How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Explore Academy Las Cruces | Gadsden Independent Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Las Cruces, New Mexico | Anthony, New Mexico |
| Total Enrollment | 189 | 12,551 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 28 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.5:1 | 14.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Explore Academy Las Cruces | Gadsden Independent Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | — | $14,189 |
| Federal Revenue | — | 21.7% |
| State Revenue | — | 68.2% |
| Local Revenue | — | 10.1% |
Gadsden Independent Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Explore Academy Las Cruces | Gadsden Independent Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10.0% | 2.6% |
| African American | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 81.6% | 96.7% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.7% | 0.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 47.1% | 100.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Explore Academy Las Cruces | Gadsden Independent Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 35 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | — | 336:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 6.7% | 33.6% |
School Types
Explore Academy Las Cruces
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Gadsden Independent 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.