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WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

New Mexico · Public School District
10
Schools
1,555
Students
$19,682
Per-Pupil Spend
+37% nat'l
99.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
77.0%
Graduation Rate
-9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in New Mexico serving 1,555 students across 10 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 77.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,682 is above average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
DON CECILIO MARTINEZ ELEMENTARY02–03190
LUIS E. ARMIJO ELEMENTARYPK–01230
RIO GALLINAS SCHOOLCharterKG–0880
TONY SERNA JR. ELEMENTARY04–04109
VALLEY ELEMENTARYPK–0582
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
UNION ELEMENTARY05–05111
VALLEY MIDDLE06–0826
WEST LAS VEGAS MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08296
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL09–12399
WLV FAMILY PARTNERSHIP07–1232
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,682+37% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
State
59.5%
Local (property tax)
10.3%
Federal
30.2%

State funding accounts for 60% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
1,555
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate77.0%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateNew Mexico →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,682 per pupil — 37% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 77.0%, graduation is 9.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
30% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 10 public schools, serving a total of 1,555 students.
What is the graduation rate for WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 77.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $19,682 per pupil — 37% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
100% of students in WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
Yes — 1 of the 10 schools in WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a charter school.
What grade levels does WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.