How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Alamogordo Public Schools | Carlsbad Municipal Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Alamogordo, New Mexico | Carlsbad, New Mexico |
| Total Enrollment | 5,575 | 7,102 |
| Number of Schools | 14 | 13 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.1:1 | 16.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Alamogordo Public Schools | Carlsbad Municipal Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,655 | $13,304 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.0% | 7.3% |
| State Revenue | 68.6% | 41.9% |
| Local Revenue | 12.4% | 50.9% |
Alamogordo Public Schools
Federal State Local
Carlsbad Municipal Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Alamogordo Public Schools | Carlsbad Municipal Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39.6% | 27.8% |
| African American | 4.8% | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45.7% | 67.5% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.2% | 2.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 96.9% | 24.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Alamogordo Public Schools | Carlsbad Municipal Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 20 | 16 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 375.5:1 | 844.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 40.5% | 48.3% |
School Types
Alamogordo Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 11
Carlsbad Municipal Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.