PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS operates 6 public schools serving 2,610 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Mexico. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 1 high, 1 other, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,518 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Roosevelt County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,222 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 9.8% local, 68.0% state, and 22.2% 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. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $75,598 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 51/100, ranked #45 of 98 in New Mexico against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
a 335.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 24.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 68.0% Hispanic or Latino, 24.9% White, 2.5% African American across the district's schools.
Portales High accounts for 29.9% of all PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS-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.
PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS school enrollment varies 2.3× across entities
PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS school enrollment ranges from 326 students (lowest) to 754 students (highest), a spread of 428 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 54.4% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch
free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.
PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS student-counselor ratio is 336:1 — 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 PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS is typically wider than the PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS-aggregate figure suggests.
PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS chronic absenteeism rate is 24.8% — 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 PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS is typically wider than the PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS-aggregate figure suggests.
How many schools are in PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS has 6 schools, including 1 high, 3 elementary, 1 other, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 2,610 students.
How much does PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS spend per student?
PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS spends $15,222 per student. The district has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #45 in New Mexico.
What is the average teacher salary in PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
The average teacher salary in PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS is $75,598 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Roosevelt County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS students are 68.0% Hispanic or Latino, 24.9% White, 2.5% African American, 0.9% Asian, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #45 out of 98 districts in New Mexico. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.