LORDSBURG

Located at 401 W. 4th Street in Lordsburg, New Mexico, Lordsburg Municipal Schools serves as an essential educational cornerstone for its southwestern New Mexico community. Operating as an active, traditional public district in a designated rural remote setting, the district encompasses three operational schools providing a complete academic continuum from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. According to federal educational data for the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves a student body of 405 students, balanced almost evenly between 203 female and 202 male scholars. The vibrant student population reflects the rich culture of the surrounding region, composed primarily of 345 Hispanic students, 50 White students, eight Black students, and two students identifying with two or more races.

To foster student success across all grade levels, the district maintains a robust and dedicated workforce to support learning within its close-knit community. Educational delivery is led by approximately 72 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers, backed by 20 instructional aides who provide targeted classroom support. Additionally, over 84 support staff members contribute to daily operations and student services, bringing the district’s total staffing footprint to roughly 176 full-time equivalent personnel. This substantial staffing context ensures that students benefit from attentive instruction and a high level of individual support despite the district's remote geographic footprint. Families, community members, and researchers seeking further information can visit the district's website at www.lmsed.org or contact the central office directly at (575) 542-9361.