West Las Vegas Public Schools School District

The West Las Vegas Public Schools School District is located in Las Vegas, NM and includes 10 schools that serve 1,751 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The West Las Vegas Public Schools School District spends $13,630 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 52% on instruction, 43% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The West Las Vegas Public Schools School District has 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NM state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The West Las Vegas Public Schools School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the West Las Vegas Public Schools School District, 12% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The West Las Vegas Public Schools School District serves 30% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.