FAIRACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FAIRACRES ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LAS CRUCES school district, located in LAS CRUCES, NM with about 484 students offering grade levels from 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 28 teachers, FAIRACRES ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

FAIRACRES ELEMENTARY, located at 4501 West Picacho Ave in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is a public school serving the local community within the Las Cruces Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic development and the social-emotional well-being of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills and community engagement, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school’s website serves as a central hub for parents and guardians to stay informed about daily operations, academic calendars, and school-wide initiatives. As part of a larger district, FAIRACRES ELEMENTARY benefits from a structured curriculum while maintaining its own distinct school culture. With a dedicated staff and a focus on collaborative education, the school remains a key educational pillar in the Las Cruces area, encouraging family involvement to help every child reach their full potential.

For more information, contact FAIRACRES 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.

4501 WEST PICACHO AVE
LAS CRUCES, NM 88001
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FAIRACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAS CRUCES, NM with about 484 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:
484
Teachers:
28.68
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 484 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FAIRACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 73% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
73.3%
White
23.8%
Black or African American
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%
Two or more races
0.6%

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%

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.