DESERT HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DESERT 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 664 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 38 teachers, DESERT HILLS 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.

DESERT HILLS ELEMENTARY, located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is part of the Las Cruces Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school utilizes a variety of instructional strategies aimed at meeting the unique needs of its community, often focusing on building a strong foundation in core subjects like literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to be active participants in their own education.

Beyond the classroom, DESERT HILLS ELEMENTARY places a high value on community engagement and school spirit. Through its online presence and local initiatives, the school seeks to maintain open communication with parents and guardians, viewing the home-school partnership as a vital component of student success. By providing a structured and encouraging atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond, aiming to develop confident, responsible, and lifelong learners.

For more information, contact DESERT 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.