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ZUNI PUBLIC SCHOOLS

New Mexico · Public School District
4
Schools
1,095
Students
$25,147
Per-Pupil Spend
+75% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
70.4%
Graduation Rate
-16.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

ZUNI PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in New Mexico serving 1,095 students across 4 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 70.4% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $25,147 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 32/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SHIWI TS'ANA ELEMENTARYPK–05480
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
ZUNI MIDDLE06–08244
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
TWIN BUTTES CYBER ACADEMY07–1247
ZUNI HIGH09–12324
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,147+75% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
50%
State
49.9%
Local (property tax)
2.1%
Federal
48.0%

Funding is shared between state (50%) and local sources (2%), with notable federal support (48%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
1,095
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$25K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate70.4%
Opportunity Score32/100
StateNew Mexico →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $25,147 per pupil — 75% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 70.4%, graduation is 16.1 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.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 32/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
48% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in ZUNI PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
ZUNI PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 4 public schools, serving a total of 1,095 students.
What is the graduation rate for ZUNI PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 70.4%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does ZUNI PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
ZUNI PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $25,147 per pupil — 75% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in ZUNI PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
100% of students in ZUNI PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in ZUNI PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
No, ZUNI PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does ZUNI PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
ZUNI PUBLIC SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for ZUNI PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in ZUNI PUBLIC SCHOOLS is 32/100. 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.