Total enrollment
132
+42 (+47%) vs SY 2017-18
In total, Des Moines hosts 2 public K-12 schools with about 132 students, an average of 66 per campus.
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DES MOINES ELEMENTARY | Elementary | PK-06 | 82 |
| DES MOINES HIGH | High | 07-12 | 50 |
Across Des Moines, New Mexico, 2 public schools educates about 132 students between them.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city comprises 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 66, below the state mean of about 343.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment increased 47%: 90 students in SY 2017-18 versus 132 in SY 2024-25.
On this page, the community for Des Moines discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.