Artesia Public Schools Explained

Artesia Public Schools
Address:	1106 West Quay Ave
City:	Artesia, New Mexico
Zipcode:	88210
Country:	United States
Grades:	PK–12
Accreditation:	-->
Schools:	10
Students:	3,701 (2019–20)
Teachers:	243.91 (FTE)
Ratio:	15.71

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.^[1] The district also has a portion in Chaves County.^[2]

History

Crit Caton announced she would retire as superintendent in 2019.^[3] John Ross Null became the superintendent at that time.^[4]

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.^[5]

Schools

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Eddy County, NM. U.S. Census Bureau. 2022-06-28. - Text list
2. Web site: 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Chaves County, NM. U.S. Census Bureau. 2022-06-28. - Text list
3. Web site: Lemon. Teresa. APS superintendent Caton announces retirement. Artesia Daily Press. 2018-12-11. 2022-06-28.
4. Web site: Lemon. Teresa. Null named new superintendent of APS. Artesia Daily Press. 2019-01-15. 2022-06-28.
5. Web site: Smith. Mike. Artesia students advocate for re-opening schools, athletics. Carlsbad Current-Argus. 2020-10-21. 2022-06-28.