CLOUDCROFT MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

CLOUDCROFT, New Mexico — 3 schools

379
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$24,099
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

CLOUDCROFT MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS operates 3 public schools serving 379 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Mexico. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 429 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Otero County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $24,099 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 20.6% local, 63.3% state, and 16.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $94,180 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 63/100, ranked #24 of 98 in New Mexico against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (5 AP courses district-wide), a 240:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 27.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 65.7% White, 24.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% African American across the district's schools.

Cloudcroft Elementary accounts for 43.4% of all CLOUDCROFT MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means CLOUDCROFT MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

CLOUDCROFT MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS student-counselor ratio is 240:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

CLOUDCROFT MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS chronic absenteeism rate is 27.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within CLOUDCROFT MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS is typically wider than the CLOUDCROFT MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

16.1%
Federal
63.3%
State
20.6%
Local

Funding Equity

63
Equity Score
24 / 98
State Rank
51
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Otero County county, where this district is located.

$671
Studio/mo
$792
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,353
3 BR/mo
$1,632
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$94,180
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in CLOUDCROFT MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS.

White 65.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
African American 2.2%
Multiracial 6.8%
Other 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
5 AP courses total
240:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
27.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in CLOUDCROFT MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

School Enrollment
Cloudcroft Elementary
186
Cloudcroft High
138
Cloudcroft Middle
105

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in CLOUDCROFT MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?

CLOUDCROFT MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 379 students.

How much does CLOUDCROFT MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS spend per student?

CLOUDCROFT MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS spends $24,099 per student. The district has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #24 in New Mexico.

What is the average teacher salary in CLOUDCROFT MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?

The average teacher salary in CLOUDCROFT MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS is $94,180 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near CLOUDCROFT MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Otero County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of CLOUDCROFT MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?

CLOUDCROFT MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS students are 65.7% White, 24.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for CLOUDCROFT MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?

CLOUDCROFT MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #24 out of 98 districts in New Mexico. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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