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New Mexico

New Mexico spent $15,578 per public-school student in 2022-23 - ranked #21 of 51, below the national $16,164.

Per pupil
$15,578
current spending · median $14,850
Spending rank
#21/ 51
among the 50 states + DC
Students per teacher
13.0:1
national 15.2:1 · 2024-25
Enrollment
313,174
$4,878,679,000 total current
Where the money comes from
Federal
17%
State
64%
Local
18%
Biggest districts in New Mexico
  1. Albuquerque Public Schools 79,805 $15,108
  2. Las Cruces Public Schools 23,631 $14,613
  3. Rio Rancho Public Schools 17,272 $13,392
  4. Gadsden Independent Schools 12,551 $18,250
  5. Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools 12,224 $18,936
  6. Santa Fe Public Schools 11,769 $14,817

Top six districts by enrollment, with each one's per-pupil spending.