LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Las Cruces Public Schools serves 23,192 students across 40 schools in Doña Ana County. The district experienced a 2.4% enrollment decline from the prior year, operating with 1,513 teachers and a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.

Academically, the district's performance shows mixed results relative to state averages. Math proficiency stands at 23.5%, slightly below New Mexico's 25.3% average, while reading proficiency of 44.2% trails the state average of 46.3%. The graduation rate of 81.9% exceeds the state average of 79.3%, representing a notable strength.

The student population reflects significant economic and linguistic diversity. Economically disadvantaged students comprise 43.0% of enrollment, English learners represent 15.9%, and students with disabilities account for 17.3%. The district is predominantly Hispanic at 79.1%, with smaller populations of Asian (50.0% in apparent duplication), White (16.0%), and Black (2.0%) students.

Financially, Las Cruces operates with a total budget of $301.2 million, though per-pupil spending of $6,538 falls notably below the state average of $7,968. Revenue composition reflects reliance on state funding at 72.6%, supplemented by federal sources (14.0%) and local revenue (13.4%), indicating limited local revenue capacity relative to statewide patterns.