How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bernalillo Public Schools | Portales Municipal Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bernalillo, New Mexico | Portales, New Mexico |
| Total Enrollment | 2,786 | 2,610 |
| Number of Schools | 11 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bernalillo Public Schools | Portales Municipal Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,085 | $15,691 |
| Federal Revenue | 24.7% | 22.2% |
| State Revenue | 59.1% | 68.0% |
| Local Revenue | 16.1% | 9.8% |
Bernalillo Public Schools
Federal State Local
Portales Municipal Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bernalillo Public Schools | Portales Municipal Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4.9% | 24.9% |
| African American | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.8% | 68.0% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 51.7% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 94.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bernalillo Public Schools | Portales Municipal Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 349.6:1 | 331.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 80.3% | 26.0% |
School Types
Bernalillo Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
Portales Municipal Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
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.