Capitan Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
150 South Forest Ave, Capitan, NM 88316 · (575) 354-2239 · Part of Capitan Municipal Schools
Capitan’s School Grade B better than 59% of New Mexico school districts
Students
207
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
33%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Capitan Elementary
- Small classes: 12 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 27.8% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for Capitan kids: Capitan Middle
On the path
Where Capitan kids come from and go next. The whole path →
PK–5Capitan ElementaryYou are here
6–8Capitan Middle102 students
Location
Directions ↗150 South Forest Ave, Capitan
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K29
Kindergarten35
Grade 118
Grade 230
Grade 325
Grade 436
Grade 534
Enrollment over time
162’20
195’21
202’22
202’23
207’24
Up 27.8% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
White 59%Hispanic 36%Two or more races 3%Black <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Capitan Elementary from Capitan families.
Other schools in Capitan Municipal Schools
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.