NM SCHOOL FOR ARTS

SANTA FE, New Mexico — 1 schools

329
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$17,968
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

NM SCHOOL FOR ARTS operates 1 public schools serving 329 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Mexico. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 338 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Santa Fe County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,968 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 20.5% local, 73.3% state, and 6.2% 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. The district's equity score — 40/100, ranked #67 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 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), a 338:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 29.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 46.2% Hispanic or Latino, 36.1% White, 0.3% African American across the district's schools.

Nm School for the Arts accounts for 100.0% of all NM SCHOOL FOR ARTS student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means NM SCHOOL FOR ARTS-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

NM SCHOOL FOR ARTS student-counselor ratio is 338:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within NM SCHOOL FOR ARTS is typically wider than the NM SCHOOL FOR ARTS-aggregate figure suggests.

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

NM SCHOOL FOR ARTS chronic absenteeism rate is 29.0% — 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 NM SCHOOL FOR ARTS is typically wider than the NM SCHOOL FOR ARTS-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

6.2%
Federal
73.3%
State
20.5%
Local

Funding Equity

40
Equity Score
67 / 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 Santa Fe County county, where this district is located.

$1,259
Studio/mo
$1,390
1 BR/mo
$1,685
2 BR/mo
$2,122
3 BR/mo
$2,231
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in NM SCHOOL FOR ARTS.

White 36.1%
Hispanic or Latino 46.2%
Multiracial 14.2%
Other 3.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
338:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
29.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in NM SCHOOL FOR ARTS

School Enrollment
Nm School for the Arts
Charter
338

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in NM SCHOOL FOR ARTS?

NM SCHOOL FOR ARTS has 1 schools, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 329 students.

How much does NM SCHOOL FOR ARTS spend per student?

NM SCHOOL FOR ARTS spends $17,968 per student. The district has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #67 in New Mexico.

What is the average rent near NM SCHOOL FOR ARTS?

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

What is the demographic composition of NM SCHOOL FOR ARTS?

NM SCHOOL FOR ARTS students are 46.2% Hispanic or Latino, 36.1% White, 0.3% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for NM SCHOOL FOR ARTS?

NM SCHOOL FOR ARTS has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #67 out of 98 districts in New Mexico. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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