Total enrollment
267
-11 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
Catron County
New Mexico · Public K-12
Catron County reports 5 public K-12 schools and roughly 267 students enrolled, per NCES, with a mix of 3 elementary and 2 high.
7-year change in Catron County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
58%
was 66%
% Hispanic
33%
was 25%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
3,743
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
267
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$49,864
Below New Mexico avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.0%
Above New Mexico avg
Elementary
3
147 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
120 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
QUEMADO
170 students · 2 districts in Catron County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Catron County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
31.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.2%
civilian labor
Median age
64
6.1% under 18
Test scores in Catron County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. New Mexico state average: 44.1%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- QUEMADO HIGH· 77.1%
- QUEMADO ELEMENTARY· 41.9%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUEMADO HIGH | Quemado | High | 07-12 | 81 | · |
| QUEMADO ELEMENTARY | Quemado | Elementary | PK-06 | 73 | · |
| RESERVE ELEMENTARY | Reserve | Elementary | PK-06 | 58 | · |
| RESERVE HIGH | Reserve | High | 07-12 | 39 | · |
| DATIL ELEMENTARY | Datil | Elementary | KG-06 | 16 | · |
Cities in Catron County
About Catron County
Across the small New Mexico county of Catron County of about 3,743 residents, the public-school footprint covers 5 schools and about 267 students.
In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $49,864, about 31% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 13%. That income level is 13% lower than the New Mexico median.
For a sense of the school types, Catron County spans 3 elementary schools (147 students), and 2 high schools (120).
The largest single district in Catron County is QUEMADO, which alone enrolls about 170 students.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 267 students, shrank 4% from the 278 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 66% to 58%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Catron County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data