| Artesia Public Schools | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
1106 West Quay Ave
, 88210United States | |
| District information | |
| Grades | PK–12[1] |
| Schools | 10[1] |
| NCES District ID | 3500120[1] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 3,701 (2019–20)[1] |
| Teachers | 243.91 (FTE)[1] |
| Student–teacher ratio | 15.71[1] |
Artesia Public Schools (APS) is a school district headquartered in Artesia, New Mexico.
In Eddy County the district includes: Artesia, Atoka, Hope, Loco Hills, and Morningside.[2] The district also has a portion in Chaves County.[3]
History[edit]
Crit Caton announced she would retire as superintendent in 2019.[4] John Ross Null became the superintendent at that time.[5]
In October 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic in New Mexico, the school still had all virtual classes and a suspension of athletic activities. A group of students advocated for in person classes and activities.[6]
Schools[edit]
- Secondary
- Artesia High School
- Artesia Junior High School
- Primary
- Artesia Intermediate School
- Elementary schools:
- Central Elementary School
- Hermosa Elementary School
- Peñasco Elementary School (Unincorporated area, Hope postal address)
- Roselawn Elementary School
- Yeso Elementary School
- Yucca Elementary School
- Preschool
- Grand Heights Early Childhood Center
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Artesia Public Schools". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Eddy County, NM" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved June 28, 2022. - Text list
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Chaves County, NM" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved June 28, 2022. - Text list
- ^ Lemon, Teresa (December 11, 2018). "APS superintendent Caton announces retirement". Artesia Daily Press. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ Lemon, Teresa (January 15, 2019). "Null named new superintendent of APS". Artesia Daily Press. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ Smith, Mike (October 21, 2020). "Artesia students advocate for re-opening schools, athletics". Carlsbad Current-Argus. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
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