What percentage of public school funding in comes from the federal government?

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About 18.1% or 7 in 40 dollars of New Mexico public school funding came from the federal government during the 2022–23 school year. As with most schools nationwide, New Mexico received more funding from local or state governments than it did from federal sources. The totals differ by district, depending on factors such as student demographics (like poverty levels), availability of state and local revenues, and whether a district is urban, suburban, or rural.

18.1%

of public school funding came from federal sources, 2022–23 school year

$3.54K

federal funding of K-12 public schools per student, 2022–23 school year
During the 2022–23 school year, the latest year data was available, New Mexico schools received a higher share of funding from federal sources compared with the US average (12.9%).

During the 2022–23 school year, public schools in New Mexico received 18.1% of funding from the federal government.

Share of public school district revenue coming from federal sources

In all, public schools in New Mexico received $1.11 billion, or $2,558 in federal funds per student. That's 38.3% higher than the national average of $2,233 per student.

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During the 2022–23 school year, public schools in New Mexico received $3,537 per student from the federal government.

Public school district revenue per student coming from federal sources

Most federal public school funds are allocated based on formulas based on factors such as poverty status or a district’s rural location. Federal programs for schools include:
  • Child nutrition programs: Administered by the Department of Agriculture, this includes National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program.
  • Education for the disadvantaged: Also known as Title I, the federal government provides additional funds to schools with relatively high concentration of low-income students.
  • Special education: According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004, the federal government is authorized though not mandated to supply 40% of special education funds.
Among 89 school districts in New Mexico, the Zuni Public Schools outside of metro areas received 50.9% of its funds from the federal government during the 2022–23 school year, more than any other in the state. The Jal Public Schools outside of metro areas received the smallest share at 0.49%.

Federal funding made up 0.49% to 50.9% of New Mexico school district budgets in 2022–23.

Share of public school district revenue coming from federal sources

Gallup-McKinley County Schools received 35% of its 2022–23 funding from federal sources, the highest among New Mexico's 10 largest school districts. The Gallup-McKinley County Schools also had the highest federal funding in the group at $8,358 per student. The Rio Rancho Public Schools had the lowest share at 10% or $1,564 per student.

The 10 largest school districts in the New Mexico based on 2022–23 enrollment.

The 10 largest school districts in the New Mexico based on 2022–23 enrollment.
1.

Gallup-McKinley County Schools

35%
2.

Gadsden Independent Schools

24.8%
3.

Roswell Independent Schools

19.1%
4.

Las Cruces Public Schools

17.5%
5.

Farmington Municipal Schools

15.7%
6.

Hobbs Municipal Schools

14.8%
7.

Albuquerque Public Schools

14.6%
8.

Los Lunas Public Schools

13.3%
9.

Santa Fe Public Schools

12.2%
10.

Rio Rancho Public Schools

10%

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