UNIVERSITY HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
UNIVERSITY HILLS ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LAS CRUCES school district, located in LAS CRUCES, NM with about 421 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 26 teachers, UNIVERSITY HILLS ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
UNIVERSITY HILLS ELEMENTARY, located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is a dedicated public school operating under the Las Cruces Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, critical thinking, and social development. The campus is designed to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while building strong foundations in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science.
Beyond academics, the school actively promotes a sense of community by engaging families and local stakeholders in the educational process. With a focus on preparing young learners for future success, UNIVERSITY HILLS ELEMENTARY utilizes a variety of teaching strategies and resources to meet the needs of its students. By maintaining a balance between rigorous curriculum standards and character-building initiatives, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible, well-rounded citizens within the Las Cruces community.
For more information, contact UNIVERSITY HILLS 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
UNIVERSITY HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAS CRUCES, NM with about 421 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LAS CRUCES
- Total Students:
- 421
- Teachers:
- 26.35
- 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 421 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending UNIVERSITY HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 73% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 73.4%
- White
- 15.9%
- Black or African American
- 4.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 3.3%
- Asian
- 2.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Female
- 47.3%
- Male
- 52.7%
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.