Sunland Park: Schools & Education
Sunland Park schools: 5 public schools. Riverside Elementary is the largest at 483 students (grades -1-6). Total enrollment: 1,690 students.
- ~3,493 residents per school (vs New Mexico ~207).
K-12 Schools
5 K-12 schools serving the area — about 3,493 residents per school. 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (5)
| School Districts · Districts | GADSDEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 5 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,690 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 134 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.60 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,690 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 100.0% |
| Schools Count | 5 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | The University of Texas at El Paso |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 7.9 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | The University of Texas at El Paso |
| Nearest College · City | El Paso |
| Nearest College · Phone | 9,157,475,000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 7.9 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (7)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Sunland Park Community Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 984 Mcnutt Rd |
| Nearest Library · Phone | 5,758,740,873 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 88,063 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2340 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 21.8% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12