MESILLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MESILLA ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LAS CRUCES school district, located in LAS CRUCES, NM with about 297 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 19 teachers, MESILLA ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
MESILLA ELEMENTARY School, located at 2363 Calle del Sur in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is a public institution serving the local community within the Las Cruces Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education in a supportive environment, focusing on the academic and social-emotional development of its primary-grade students. It serves as a hub for families in the Mesilla area, emphasizing strong communication and community involvement to foster student success.
The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous state standards of New Mexico, while also promoting a positive school culture that encourages curiosity, character development, and lifelong learning. By utilizing the resources provided by the Las Cruces Public Schools district, MESILLA ELEMENTARY integrates modern instructional techniques and technology to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is empowered to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact MESILLA 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.
LAS CRUCES, NM 88001
(505) 527-5800
MESILLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAS CRUCES, NM with about 297 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LAS CRUCES
- Total Students:
- 297
- Teachers:
- 19.38
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 297 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 68.0%
- White
- 27.3%
- Black or African American
- 2.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 44.1%
- Male
- 55.9%
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.