Public schools in Roswell, NM
22 open public schools with an address in Roswell, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
22
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,184
22 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
New Mexico median 12.4:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Roswell public schools
The federal directory lists 22 public schools in Roswell, NM: 13 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 22 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,184 students, an average of 417 per school. The largest campus is Roswell High (1,437 students), and the largest elementary school is Del Norte Elementary (518).
Every listed school belongs to Roswell Independent Schools. 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 12.9:1, 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 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 100% 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 Roswell
Elementary schools in Roswell
13| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berrendo Elementary Roswell Independent Schools | PK–05 | 327 | 9.9:1 | |
| Del Norte Elementary Roswell Independent Schools | KG–05 | 518 | 12.1:1 | |
| East Grand Plains Elementary Roswell Independent Schools | PK–05 | 201 | 6.8:1 | |
| El Capitan Elementary Roswell Independent Schools | PK–05 | 380 | 11.3:1 | |
| Military Heights Elementary Roswell Independent Schools | PK–05 | 426 | 12.5:1 | |
| Missouri Ave Elementary Roswell Independent Schools | PK–05 | 322 | 9.6:1 | |
| Monterrey Elementary Roswell Independent Schools | KG–05 | 373 | — | |
| Nancy Lopez Elementary Roswell Independent Schools | PK–05 | 190 | 6.9:1 | |
| Pecos Elementary Roswell Independent Schools | PK–05 | 255 | — | |
| Sidney Gutierrez Middle Roswell Independent Schools · Charter | KG–08 | 196 | 16.3:1 | |
| Sunset Elementary Roswell Independent Schools | PK–05 | 253 | — | |
| Valley View Elementary Roswell Independent Schools | PK–05 | 388 | — | |
| Washington Ave Elementary Roswell Independent Schools | PK–05 | 263 | 8.3:1 |
Middle schools in Roswell
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berrendo Middle Roswell Independent Schools | 06–08 | 571 | 13.2:1 | |
| Mesa Middle Roswell Independent Schools | 06–08 | 350 | 10.9:1 | |
| Mountain View Middle Roswell Independent Schools | 06–08 | 481 | 17.4:1 | |
| Sierra Middle Roswell Independent Schools | 06–08 | 557 | 13.3:1 |
High schools in Roswell
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early College High School Roswell Independent Schools | 09–12 | 151 | 15.3:1 | |
| Goddard High Roswell Independent Schools | 09–12 | 1,096 | 17.3:1 | |
| Roswell High Roswell Independent Schools | 09–12 | 1,437 | 18.3:1 | |
| University High Roswell Independent Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 167 | 14.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Roswell
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Early Literacy Center Roswell Independent Schools | PK–PK | 282 | 14.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White21.6%
- Hispanic75%
- Black2%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 22 Roswell schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,184 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Roswell
How many public schools are in Roswell, NM?
The current NCES directory lists 22 open public schools with a location address in Roswell: 13 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 9,184 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Roswell?
All listed public schools with an address in Roswell belong to Roswell Independent Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Roswell?
Roswell High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Roswell, with 1,437 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Roswell?
Yes. 1 of the 22 public schools in Roswell are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Sidney Gutierrez Middle. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Roswell schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Roswell public schools is 12.9:1, 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 Roswell 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.
Nearby New Mexico cities
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