ESPANOLA

Española Public Schools is an open, traditional public school district headquartered at 405 Hunter St in Espanola, New Mexico (87532). Operating 13 active schools across a primary community setting classified as a distant town—with 35 percent of its area designated as rural—the non-charter district delivers a comprehensive educational continuum spanning from prekindergarten all the way through twelfth grade. Positioned within New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District, 5th State Senate District, and 41st State House District, the system provides accessible community touchpoints online at http://www.k12espanola.org and by phone at (505) 367-3301.

According to the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district serves a total enrollment of 2,745 students, consisting of 1,407 male and 1,338 female learners. The student population represents a diverse demographic profile, including 2,454 Hispanic, 178 American Indian, 55 White, 28 multiracial (two or more races), 17 Asian, 11 Black, and 2 Pacific Islander students. Enrollment across the grade levels ranges from 76 prekindergarteners and 185 kindergarteners to a peak of 304 ninth-grade students and 154 graduating seniors. To serve this student body, the district maintains a full-time equivalent (FTE) staff of 1,361.34 personnel, which includes 551.88 FTE teachers, 61.6 FTE instructional aides, and 747.86 FTE support staff members.