Total enrollment
402
-6 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
5 schools in Clayton
New Mexico · Public K-12
Clayton's public-school count of 5 reflects a system enrolling about 402 students inside New Mexico, broken out as 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.
4-year change in Clayton
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
2,753
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
402
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
5
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALVIS ELEMENTARY | Elementary | PK-04 | 152 |
| CLAYTON HIGH | High | 09-12 | 121 |
| CLAYTON JUNIOR HIGH | Middle | 07-08 | 61 |
| KISER ELEMENTARY | Middle | 05-06 | 63 |
| NORTHEASTERN NM CORRECTIONAL FACILITY | High | 08-12 | 5 |
About Clayton
Clayton is a sparse New Mexico city in terms of public-school footprint, with 5 schools and 402 students total.
In terms of grade levels, the city spans 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.
Per-school enrollment runs near 80, noticeably below the state mean of about 343.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 408 students in SY 2020-21 versus 402 in SY 2024-25.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Clayton discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.