How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools | Ruidoso Municipal Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Gallup, New Mexico | Ruidoso, New Mexico |
| Total Enrollment | 12,224 | 1,820 |
| Number of Schools | 31 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 14.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools | Ruidoso Municipal Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,054 | $12,251 |
| Federal Revenue | 45.3% | 12.9% |
| State Revenue | 50.8% | 64.3% |
| Local Revenue | 3.9% | 22.9% |
Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools
Federal State Local
Ruidoso Municipal Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools | Ruidoso Municipal Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7.3% | 24.8% |
| African American | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.1% | 56.6% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 67.6% | 13.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 4.2% | 2.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.4% | 100.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools | Ruidoso Municipal Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 13 | 4 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 413:1 | 334.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 66.9% | 46.8% |
School Types
Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Ruidoso Municipal 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.