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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NM SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED·NCES 350001300980

NM SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED

1900 NORTH WHITE SANDS, ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310 · (575) 437-3505 · Otero County
GRADES PK–12COMBINED33-TOWNSPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL45 STUDENTS
Enrollment
45
Combined
STATE 498
Student : Teacher
3.8:1
12 FTE teachers
STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 90%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
3
Kindergarten
4
Grade 2
2
Grade 3
3
Grade 4
2
Grade 5
1
Grade 6
4
Grade 7
5
Grade 8
4
Grade 10
4
Grade 11
7
Grade 12
6
Student demographics
White
1738%
STATE 19%
Hispanic
2044%
STATE 63%
Black
12%
STATE 2%
Two+
49%
STATE 4%
Native American
37%
STATE 12%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
2147%
Female
2453%

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
45
+15 (+50%) vs 2017
% White
38%
was 40%
% Hispanic
44%
was 50%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About NM SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED

NM SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED is a minimally staffed combined-grade school in ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico, overseen by NM SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED. The school instructs 45 students in grades pre-K through 12. By comparison, New Mexico's public schools average about 498 students each, so NM SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED sits 91% below that benchmark.

Operationally, NM SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED answers to NM SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED, which sets policy, hires staff, and reports enrollment to the state.

In terms of who attends, NM SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED records that 44% of students identify as Hispanic, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Beyond that, the school reports 38% White, 9% multiracial, 7% Native American, 2% Black.

In terms of school funding signals, Staff filings list 12 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 3.8:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.3:1, putting NM SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the area at large, census data for Otero County shows median household income runs about $55,876, about 23% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 15%. NM SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED is one of 26 public schools in Otero County (combined enrollment of about 7,639 students).

Nearest neighbor: SIERRA ELEMENTARY, around 0.6 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a town-center area.

Over the past 7-year window. NM SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED's enrollment has ticked up 50% since 2018, when it stood at 30 (now 45). The Hispanic share of enrollment declined from 50% to 44% over that span.

In the discussion threads here, members of the NM SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED community share and discuss science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Otero County at a glance

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Population
68,816
Census ACS
Median income
$55,876
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
26
7,639 students

Quick facts

School name
NM SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
District
NM SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Address
1900 NORTH WHITE SANDS, ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310
Phone
(575) 437-3505
County
Otero County
Level
Combined
Grade range
PK–12
Total enrollment
45
Teachers (FTE)
12
Student–teacher ratio
3.8:1
Locale
33-Town: Remote
NCES ID
350001300980
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About NM SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
How large is NM SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED?
NM SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED enrolls approximately 45 students in grades PK-12.
What age range does NM SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED serve?
NM SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED serves students from grade PK through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at NM SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED?
Approximately 3.8:1 students per teacher at NM SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED.
What is the racial breakdown of students at NM SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED?
At NM SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED, the student body is approximately 38% White, 44% Hispanic, 2% Black, 9% Two or more.
What district is NM SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED in?
NM SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED is part of NM SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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