District Overview
Situated at 1106 West Quay Avenue in Artesia, New Mexico, Artesia Public Schools operates as a vibrant, traditional public school district serving the educational needs of a distinct remote town community within the greater Carlsbad-Artesia metropolitan region. Serving students from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade, the district maintains an active operating status across its 10 physical campuses. With a central web presence at bulldogs.org, the district provides an accessible, unified network for local families, hosting a dynamic body of 3,729 enrolled students who transition through comprehensive early childhood, elementary, middle, and secondary academic programs.

Behind the district's broad academic offerings is a robust professional workforce of approximately 973 full-time equivalent staff members dedicated to fostering student success. This staffing context includes more than 513 full-time equivalent teachers, supported by roughly 64 instructional aides and nearly 396 dedicated support personnel, ensuring tailored instruction and operational excellence across all grade levels. The district's student body reflects a rich cultural demographic, predominantly comprising Hispanic and White students alongside American Indian, Black, Asian, Pacific Islander, and multiracial learners. For families, students, and educational researchers alike, Artesia Public Schools stands out as a foundational pillar of its region, combining strong community roots with expansive instructional support.
10
Total Schools
3,729
Total Students
513.2
Full-Time Teachers
7.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ARTESIA
Demographic Student Count
White1,249
Hispanic2,351
Black33
Asian21
Two or More28
American Indian44
Pacific Islander3
  • Hispanic
    2,351 (63.0%)
  • White
    1,249 (33.5%)
  • American Indian
    44 (1.2%)
  • Black
    33 (0.9%)
  • Two or More
    28 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    21 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in ARTESIA
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary7
Middle1
High1
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:10
Students:3,729*
Teachers (FTE):513.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.3
Schools in ARTESIA
Found 10 Schools