CLOUDCROFT

Nestled at 10 Swallow Place in Cloudcroft, New Mexico, Cloudcroft Municipal Schools serves as an essential educational anchor for its remote rural community within the broader Alamogordo metropolitan region. Operating as an active, traditional public district rather than a charter entity, Cloudcroft manages three operational schools that together provide a seamless educational continuum from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The district offers local families a comprehensive academic environment tailored to its mountain region, staying connected with the community through its official web portal at cmsbears.org and dedicated administrative services.

Cloudcroft serves a close-knit student body of 429 learners—comprising 223 male and 206 female students—reflecting a diverse local demographic that includes 282 White, 105 Hispanic, 30 multiracial, eight Black, three American Indian, and one Asian student. What particularly distinguishes the district is its robust educator-to-student support system. With 68 full-time equivalent teachers, 9.5 instructional aides, and more than 61 support personnel—totaling nearly 139 full-time equivalent staff members—Cloudcroft offers an exceptionally favorable student-to-teacher ratio of roughly six students per teacher. This substantial staffing structure allows for highly individualized instruction and deep academic support across all grade levels, making it a compelling environment for families and researchers examining successful rural education models.