CENTRAL ELEMENTARY

150 NORTH ALAMEDA BLVD
LAS CRUCES, NM 88005

central.lcps.net/o/ces

163 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary, located in the heart of Las Cruces, New Mexico, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Las Cruces Public Schools district. Situated at 150 North Alameda Boulevard, the school functions as a community hub dedicated to the academic and social development of its primary-level students. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and fostering a supportive learning environment, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school’s official website highlights its commitment to maintaining strong communication between educators, students, and parents to ensure consistent student growth. As part of the Las Cruces public education system, Central Elementary emphasizes both traditional classroom instruction and the integration of essential skills required in a modern educational landscape. By prioritizing community engagement and school spirit, the institution strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within a structured and nurturing academic setting.

163

Total Students

16.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

111.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	132
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
132 (81.0 %)
White
24 (14.7 %)
Black
3 (1.8 %)
Asian
2 (1.2 %)
Two or More
1 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(575)527-9496
Website:	http://central.lcps.net/o/ces
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	163
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 26

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 25

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	26
Grade 1	24
Grade 2	27
Grade 3	27
Grade 4	34
Grade 5	25

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	85	52.1%
Male	78	47.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

J PAUL TAYLOR ACADEMY

Charter School 198 Students

402 W. COURT AVE BLDG 2
LAS CRUCES, NM 88005 (0.3 miles away)

Elementary School K - 8th