District Overview
Located at 423 4th Street in Maxwell, New Mexico, the Maxwell school district is an open, traditional public school system serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Operating within a rural remote setting, this non-charter district maintains three operational schools designed to provide a continuous, fully integrated learning pathway for local youth. Families and researchers can connect with the administration directly by phone at (575) 375-2371 or explore district resources online at maxwellp12.com, where the community's commitment to public education is reflected in its tailored, small-town academic structure.

The district currently educates a focused student body of 87 learners, reflecting a vibrant community composition that includes a majority Hispanic population alongside White and multiracial students. What truly sets the district apart is its exceptional staffing infrastructure: Maxwell employs over 61 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members, including more than 28 FTE classroom teachers, three instructional aides, and nearly 30 support staff personnel. This remarkably high staff-to-student ratio enables an extraordinary level of individualized attention and wraparound academic support from early childhood through high school graduation. For parents seeking a close-knit learning environment and researchers studying rural educational delivery, Maxwell offers a compelling example of a well-supported school system dedicated to personalized student development.
3
Total Schools
87
Total Students
28.3
Full-Time Teachers
3.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MAXWELL
Demographic Student Count
White28
Hispanic58
Two or More1
  • Hispanic
    58 (66.7%)
  • White
    28 (32.2%)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in MAXWELL
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0
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:3
Students:87*
Teachers (FTE):28.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:3.1
Schools in MAXWELL
Found 3 Schools