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12 schools in GRANTS

New Mexico · 3,056 students · 8 cities

Public K-12 schools in GRANTS number 12, teaching approximately 3,056 New Mexico students (an average of 255 per school).

4-year change in GRANTS

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,056
-150 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How GRANTS ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn New MexicoIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
30.0%#16 of 23N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
3,056#20 of 50#3,162 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
12#17 of 50N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
9.6:1#2 of 49#260 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
94.0%#41 of 49#573 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
62.4%#5 of 37#1,356 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside GRANTS

State test results across the district's 5 scored schools run from CUBERO ELEMENTARY at 41.5% proficient to LOS ALAMITOS MIDDLE at 24.0%, a gap of 17.5 points. That is the 25th widest gap among 28 New Mexico districts with four or more scored schools.

Since 2017-18, the 11 district schools that reported both years went from 3,525 to 3,006 students (down 15%) and from 253 to 310 full-time teachers (up 23%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About GRANTS

GRANTS is a mid-sized public-school district in New Mexico. The district maintains 12 schools and instructs approximately 3,056 students.

Looking at the level breakdown, GRANTS comprises 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.

Average enrollment per school in GRANTS is about 255, lower than the New Mexico average of roughly 343.

Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,056 students, decreased 5% from the 3,206 reported in SY 2020-21.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for GRANTS 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 does GRANTS run?
GRANTS has 12 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 3,056 students in New Mexico.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in GRANTS?
GRANTS includes 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
What is the largest school in GRANTS?
GRANTS HIGH is the largest public school in GRANTS by enrollment, with approximately 807 students.
What grade levels does GRANTS serve?
GRANTS serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 12 schools.
What cities does GRANTS serve?
GRANTS operates schools in Grants, Milan, Cubero, Casa Blanca, Bluewater, San Rafael, and 2 other communities across New Mexico.