CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LAS CRUCES school district, located in LAS CRUCES, NM with about 233 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, CENTRAL ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY, located in the heart of Las Cruces, New Mexico, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Las Cruces Public Schools district. Situated at 150 North Alameda Boulevard, the school functions as a community hub dedicated to the academic and social development of its primary-level students. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and fostering a supportive learning environment, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school’s official website highlights its commitment to maintaining strong communication between educators, students, and parents to ensure consistent student growth. As part of the Las Cruces public education system, CENTRAL ELEMENTARY emphasizes both traditional classroom instruction and the integration of essential skills required in a modern educational landscape. By prioritizing community engagement and school spirit, the institution strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within a structured and nurturing academic setting.

For more information, contact CENTRAL ELEMENTARY at (505) 527-5800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

150 NORTH ALAMEDA BLVD
LAS CRUCES, NM 88001
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CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAS CRUCES, NM with about 233 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
LAS CRUCES
Total Students:
233
Teachers:
17.75
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 233 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 79% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
79.4%
White
15.0%
Black or African American
2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%
Two or more races
0.9%
Asian
0.4%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.