Public schools in Espanola, NM
9 open public schools with an address in Espanola, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,023
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
New Mexico median 12.4:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Espanola public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Espanola, NM: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,023 students, an average of 253 per school. The largest campus is McCurdy Charter School (557 students), and the largest elementary school is Eutimio Salazar Elementary (339).
Espanola Public Schools operates the most schools here (8), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, similar to the statewide school median of 12.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 96% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Espanola
Elementary schools in Espanola
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcalde Elementary Espanola Public Schools | PK–06 | 151 | 11.7:1 | |
| Eutimio Salazar Elementary Espanola Public Schools | PK–06 | 339 | 13:1 | |
| Hernandez Elementary Espanola Public Schools | KG–06 | 85 | 9.3:1 | |
| James Rodriguez Elementary Espanola Public Schools | 01–06 | 233 | 13.3:1 | |
| Los Ninos Elementary Espanola Public Schools | PK–KG | 71 | 9.5:1 | |
| Tony Quintana Elementary Espanola Public Schools | KG–06 | 208 | 12.2:1 |
Middle schools in Espanola
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos F. Vigil Middle Espanola Public Schools | 07–08 | 379 | 14.1:1 |
High schools in Espanola
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espanola Valley High Espanola Public Schools | 09–12 | — | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Espanola
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCurdy Charter School McCurdy Charter School · Charter | KG–12 | 557 | 13.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.4%
- Hispanic93%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Espanola schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,023 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Espanola
How many public schools are in Espanola, NM?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Espanola: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,023 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Espanola?
Schools with an address in Espanola belong to 2 education agencies, led by Espanola Public Schools (8 schools), McCurdy Charter School (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
Are there charter schools in Espanola?
Yes. 1 of the 9 public schools in Espanola are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including McCurdy Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Espanola schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Espanola public schools is 12.6:1, similar to the New Mexico school median of 12.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Espanola guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New Mexico cities