Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetGet($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 106 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetSet($offset, $value) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 115 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetUnset($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 130 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::current() should either be compatible with Iterator::current(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 48 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::next() should either be compatible with Iterator::next(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 56 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::rewind() should either be compatible with Iterator::rewind(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 80 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Drivers\Memcached\Item::jsonSerialize() should either be compatible with JsonSerializable::jsonSerialize(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Core/Item/ItemExtendedTrait.php on line 438 Capitan School District (2026) - Capitan, NM

Capitan School District

519 Smokey Bear Blvd
Capitan, NM 88316
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 443 students in Capitan School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Capitan School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
920 Schools
# Students
443 Students
310,878 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
22,985 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Capitan School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#50 out of 141 school districts
(Top 50%)
23%
24%
42%
34%
35-39%
33%
(20-21)
70-79%
66%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.56
% American Indian
1%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
33%
63%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
61%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,381 is higher than the state median of $15,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,503 is higher than the state median of $14,450. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,381
$15,100
Spending / Student
$20,503
$14,450

Best Capitan School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Capitan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
150 South Forest Ave
Capitan, NM 88316
(575) 354-2239
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Capitan Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
519 Smokey Bear Blvd
Capitan, NM 88316
(575) 354-2239
Gr: 6-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Capitan High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
519 Smokey Bear Blvd
Capitan, NM 88316
(575) 354-2239
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Capitan School District?
Capitan School District manages 3 public schools serving 443 students.
What is the rank of Capitan School District?
Capitan School District is ranked #52 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Capitan School District?
61% of Capitan School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Capitan School District?
Capitan School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is Capitan School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,503 is higher than the state median of $14,450. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 70-79% (Top 50% in NM)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 23% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Quick Links