Total enrollment
459
-28 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
Mora County
New Mexico · Public K-12
Combined enrollment across Mora County's 6 public schools is roughly 459 students, an average of about 77 per campus. Mora runs the largest share. The level mix is 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Mora County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
4%
was 6%
% Hispanic
94%
was 93%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
459
NCES CCD
Median income
$53,663
Below New Mexico avg
Free/reduced lunch
99.8%
Above New Mexico avg
Elementary
3
261 students
Middle
1
83 students
High
2
115 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
MORA
399 students · 2 districts in Mora County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Mora 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+
34.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.8%
civilian labor
Median age
55
17.1% under 18
Test scores in Mora County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. New Mexico state average: 44.1%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- LAZARO LARRY GARCIA MIDDLE· 41.5%
- MORA ELEMENTARY· 25.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORA ELEMENTARY | Mora | Elementary | 01-05 | 151 | · |
| MORA HIGH | Mora | High | 09-12 | 86 | · |
| LAZARO LARRY GARCIA MIDDLE | Mora | Middle | 06-08 | 83 | · |
| HOLMAN ELEMENTARY | Mora | Elementary | PK-KG | 79 | · |
| WAGON MOUND ELEMENTARY | Wagon Mound | Elementary | PK-06 | 31 | · |
| WAGON MOUND HIGH | Wagon Mound | High | 07-12 | 29 | · |
Cities in Mora County
About Mora County
Across the low-population New Mexico county of Mora County of about 4,149 residents, the public-school footprint covers 6 schools and about 459 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $53,663, 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 12%. That income level is 7% below the New Mexico median.
In terms of grade levels, Mora County is made up of 3 elementary schools (261 students), 1 middle school (83), and 2 high schools (115).
MORA is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 399 students across Mora County.
Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 6%: 487 students in SY 2017-18 versus 459 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Mora County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data