How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Raton Public Schools | Rio Rancho Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Raton, New Mexico | Rio Rancho, New Mexico |
| Total Enrollment | 844 | 17,272 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 21 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.9:1 | 14.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Raton Public Schools | Rio Rancho Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,827 | $11,377 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.6% | 10.7% |
| State Revenue | 72.0% | 74.5% |
| Local Revenue | 9.4% | 14.8% |
Raton Public Schools
Federal State Local
Rio Rancho Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Raton Public Schools | Rio Rancho Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23.1% | 25.5% |
| African American | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75.8% | 60.9% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 3.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 0.6% | 7.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.6% | 41.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Raton Public Schools | Rio Rancho Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 44 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 277:1 | 414:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 60.0% | 27.1% |
School Types
Raton Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Rio Rancho 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.