Artesia Public Schools School District

The Artesia Public Schools School District is located in Artesia, NM and includes 10 schools that serve 3,581 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Artesia Public Schools School District spends $9,058 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 62% on instruction, 34% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Artesia Public Schools School District has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NM state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Artesia Public Schools School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Artesia Public Schools School District, 16% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Artesia Public Schools School District serves 5% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.