2025 Compare Cities Education:
Taos, NM vs Caldwell, ID

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Highlights
- Caldwell spends 45.2% less per student than Taos.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 48.4% higher in Caldwell than in Taos. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Caldwell had 3.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Taos
 Taos, NMCaldwell, IDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,302$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,994  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,542$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.08  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock16094573
 Students per Counselor691  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
Reviews for Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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Reviews for Caldwell    6 Reviews

I love where we live! Indian Creek Plaza and the renovation of downtown has all been incredible for our community. So many family-friendly events all throughout the  More

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I’ve lived in this city for 2 1/2 years, It is a very livable community. It is a very diverse city with a large Latino population and a agricultural heritage. The  More

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Over 9 years ago

Looks like there are not a lot of Doctors for the amount of people living there. Do you have to got to Boise to get good Heath care? How about the local hospital? Any  More

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