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Mora County

New Mexico · Public K-12

6 public schools serving approximately 516 students, in a county of 4,149 residents.

Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
516
NCES CCD
Median income
$53,663
Below New Mexico avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.0%
Above New Mexico avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
MORA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
433 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
White
45%
Hispanic
74%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
37%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
6%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
MORA ELEMENTARYMoraElementary01-05168·
MORA HIGHMoraHigh09-12125·
LAZARO LARRY GARCIA MIDDLEMoraMiddle06-0893·
HOLMAN ELEMENTARYMoraElementaryPK-KG47·
WAGON MOUND ELEMENTARYWagon MoundElementaryPK-0643·
WAGON MOUND HIGHWagon MoundHigh07-1240·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Mora County?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Mora County, New Mexico, with a combined enrollment of about 516.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Mora County?
The county's public school system includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Mora County?
MORA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Mora County, serving approximately 433 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Mora County?
Mora County has roughly 4,149 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Mora County?
Median household income in Mora County is $53,663, below the New Mexico average of $57,493. About 11.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Mora County?
Approximately 34.3% of adults 25 and older in Mora County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Mora County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 100.0% of students in Mora County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the New Mexico county average of 77.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mora County schools?
Across Mora County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Mora County?
Mora County residents are approximately 45% White, 74% Hispanic, 1% Black, 37% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Mora County is owner-occupied?
Mora County has about 2,923 housing units, of which roughly 86.7% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data