LOMA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LOMA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LAS CRUCES school district, located in LAS CRUCES, NM with about 508 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, LOMA HEIGHTS 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.

LOMA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY School is a public school located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, serving students within the Las Cruces Public Schools district. Situated on East Madrid Avenue, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. The school emphasizes foundational learning and strives to prepare its students for middle school through a structured curriculum and a variety of supportive programs.

Beyond traditional academics, Loma Heights places a significant value on character development and community engagement. The school staff works to create a welcoming atmosphere where parental involvement is encouraged and students are motivated to reach their full potential. With its long-standing presence in the Las Cruces area, the school remains focused on providing the necessary resources and tools to ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed in a safe and nurturing educational setting.

For more information, contact LOMA HEIGHTS 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.

1600 EAST MADRID
LAS CRUCES, NM 88001
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LOMA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAS CRUCES, NM with about 508 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:
508
Teachers:
29.49
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 508 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LOMA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 89% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
88.8%
White
9.3%
Black or African American
1.0%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

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.