LOS ALAMOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Los Alamos Public Schools serves 3,734 students in a town locale in New Mexico's Los Alamos County. The district maintains modest growth with a 0.7% enrollment increase from the prior year. The district operates 8 schools comprising 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, employing 279 teachers for a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.

Academic performance significantly exceeds state benchmarks. Math proficiency reaches 59.0% compared to the state average of 25.3%, while reading proficiency stands at 73.5% versus the state average of 46.3%. The graduation rate of 94.4% substantially exceeds New Mexico's 79.3% average.

The student population reflects distinct characteristics: 7.0% are economically disadvantaged, 3.8% are English learners, and 17.3% receive special education services. Racial demographics show 50.0% Black students, 42.5% White students, 16.0% Hispanic students, and 3.5% Asian students. These percentages total above 100% due to students identifying with multiple racial categories.

Financial operations show per-pupil spending of $7,379, slightly below the state average of $7,968. The total budget of $56.4 million derives from federal funding (18.0%), state funding (63.3%), and local funding (18.7%). This funding structure reflects moderate local revenue generation supporting district operations.