JORNADA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JORNADA ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LAS CRUCES school district, located in LAS CRUCES, NM with about 511 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 29 teachers, JORNADA 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.

JORNADA ELEMENTARY School, located on Elks Drive in Las Cruces, New Mexico, serves as a vital component of the Las Cruces Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By integrating traditional curriculum with modern educational practices, JORNADA ELEMENTARY aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing their social and emotional well-being.

The school emphasizes community involvement and collaboration, often encouraging parents and guardians to play an active role in their children's education. With a focus on creating a welcoming and inclusive campus culture, JORNADA ELEMENTARY utilizes various resources and extracurricular opportunities to help students discover their interests and reach their full potential. As a neighborhood school, it strives to be a cornerstone for the local community, ensuring that students feel connected, challenged, and supported throughout their formative elementary years.

For more information, contact JORNADA 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.

3400 ELKS DR
LAS CRUCES, NM 88001
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JORNADA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAS CRUCES, NM with about 511 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:
511
Teachers:
29.7
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 511 students

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

Hispanic/Latino
79.5%
White
17.2%
Black or African American
2.0%
Two or more races
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Asian
0.2%

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%

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.