Lake Arthur Municipal Schools, New Mexico

Lake Arthur Municipal Schools is a unified school district in Chaves County, New Mexico, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 640 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 399 sq mi (1,033 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
640 ± 195
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Chaves County
Land area
399 sq mi (1,033 km²)
Median household income
$78,438 ± $11,251
Median home value
$158,200 ± $34,123
Water area
0.41 sq mi (1.06 km²)
State
New Mexico
Census code (GEOID)
3501470
Coordinates (central point)
33.012354, -104.349405

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Lake Arthur Municipal Schools, largest first

  1. Lake Arthur (town)478 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Hagerman Municipal Schools5.6 mi north
  2. Artesia Public Schools25 mi southwest
  3. Lovington Public Schools54 mi east

These share a boundary with Lake Arthur Municipal Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

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