How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Des Moines Municipal Schools | Las Cruces Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Des Moines, New Mexico | Las Cruces, New Mexico |
| Total Enrollment | 120 | 23,631 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 38 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 8.6:1 | 14.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Des Moines Municipal Schools | Las Cruces Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $25,784 | $12,237 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.8% | 17.0% |
| State Revenue | 79.8% | 69.4% |
| Local Revenue | 8.4% | 13.6% |
Des Moines Municipal Schools
Federal State Local
Las Cruces Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Des Moines Municipal Schools | Las Cruces Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68.1% | 14.9% |
| African American | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.1% | 80.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 32.1% | 100.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Des Moines Municipal Schools | Las Cruces Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 117 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | — | 673.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 5.7% | 42.1% |
School Types
Des Moines Municipal Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Las Cruces Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.