The Otero County Prison Facility is a privately managed prison for men located in Chaparral, Otero County, New Mexico, operated by the Management and Training Corporation. The facility opened in 2003, and has a capacity of 1420. Otero County is the owner of the facility.
Otero County Prison serves 2 students in grades 8-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 2 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Otero County Prison's student population of 2 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Otero County Prison is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
13:1
Black
50%
2%
White
50%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Otero County Prison?
2 students attend Otero County Prison.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Otero County Prison students are Black, and 50% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Otero County Prison?
Otero County Prison has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Otero County Prison offer ?
Otero County Prison offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Otero County Prison part of?
Otero County Prison is part of Nm Corrections School District.
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