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PublicElementaryGrades K–5
405 South Sixth, Artesia, NM 88210 · (575) 746-3585 · Part of Artesia Public Schools
Artesia’s School Grade B+ better than 65% of New Mexico school districts
Students
149
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
Town
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Central Elementary
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for Artesia kids: Artesia Zia Intermediate
On the path
Where Artesia kids come from and go next. The whole path →
K–5Central ElementaryYou are here
6–7Artesia Zia Intermediate550 students
Location
Directions ↗














405 South Sixth, Artesia
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 132
Grade 224
Grade 327
Grade 438
Grade 528
Enrollment over time
144’20
130’21
148’22
158’23
149’24
Up 3.5% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Hispanic 72%White 24%American Indian/Alaska Native 2%Black <1%Two or more races <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Central Elementary from Artesia families.
Other schools in Artesia Public Schools
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.