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De Baca County

New Mexico · Public K-12

Public-school enrollment in De Baca County clocks in around 283 students across 3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in De Baca County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
283
-22 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
32%
was 39%
% Hispanic
63%
was 58%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
283
NCES CCD
Median income
·
ACS 5-year
Free/reduced lunch
60.4%
Below New Mexico avg
Elementary
1
124 students
Middle
1
70 students
High
1
89 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
FORT SUMNER
283 students · 1 district in De Baca County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of De Baca 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
White
43%
Hispanic
64%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
17%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
32%
Hispanic
63%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
9.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.4%
civilian labor
Median age
35
19.2% under 18

Test scores in De Baca County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. New Mexico state average: 44.1%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. FORT SUMNER ELEMENTARY· 69.2%
  2. FORT SUMNER MIDDLE· 53.9%

See all 2 schools in De Baca County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
FORT SUMNER ELEMENTARYFort SumnerElementaryPK-05124·
FORT SUMNER HIGHFort SumnerHigh09-1289·
FORT SUMNER MIDDLEFort SumnerMiddle06-0870·

Cities in De Baca County

Fort Sumner3 schools

About De Baca County

De Baca County is a thinly populated New Mexico county of about 1,576 residents, home to 3 public schools and roughly 283 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show roughly 9% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree and the federal-poverty share is near 7%.

On the level-by-level breakdown, De Baca County is built around 1 elementary school (124 students), 1 middle school (70), and 1 high school (89).

The largest single district in De Baca County is FORT SUMNER, which alone enrolls about 283 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 7%: 305 students in SY 2017-18 versus 283 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 39% to 32% over the same window.

On this page, the community for De Baca County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in De Baca County?
De Baca County, New Mexico has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 283 students.
How many high schools are in De Baca County?
De Baca County, New Mexico has 1 public high school, serving approximately 89 students.
How many middle schools are in De Baca County?
De Baca County, New Mexico has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 70 students.
How many elementary schools are in De Baca County?
De Baca County, New Mexico has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 124 students.
What is the largest school district in De Baca County?
FORT SUMNER is the largest school district in De Baca County, serving approximately 283 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in De Baca County?
De Baca County has roughly 1,576 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
How educated are residents of De Baca County?
Approximately 9.3% of adults 25 and older in De Baca County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in De Baca County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 60.4% of students in De Baca County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the New Mexico county average of 87.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in De Baca County schools?
Across De Baca County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of De Baca County?
De Baca County residents are approximately 43% White, 64% Hispanic, 0% Black, 17% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data