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New Mexico spent a total of
$3.3 billion in
the 2016-17 school year school year on education.
56.5% of that was on
instruction, 38.5% on support
services, and 5.0% on other costs.
New Mexico spent a total of
$10,050
per pupil in the 2016-17 school year school year on
education. 56.5% of that was on
instruction, 38.5% on support
services, and 5.0% on other costs.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
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Last updated Apr 29, 2025
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New Mexico Public Education Department
$8.5 million
raised using ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½
16,424
projects
funded
4,750
teachers
funded
51,384
donors
1,180
projects
for
basic supplies
2,496
projects for
technology
2,557
projects for
books
890
projects
for
art supplies
New Mexico Public Education Department has received support from
18,258 individuals from New Mexico and
16,563 individuals out-of-state.