JORNADA ELEMENTARY

jornada.lcps.net/o/jes

490 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jornada Elementary School, located on Elks Drive in Las Cruces, New Mexico, serves as a vital component of the Las Cruces Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By integrating traditional curriculum with modern educational practices, Jornada Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing their social and emotional well-being.

The school emphasizes community involvement and collaboration, often encouraging parents and guardians to play an active role in their children's education. With a focus on creating a welcoming and inclusive campus culture, Jornada Elementary utilizes various resources and extracurricular opportunities to help students discover their interests and reach their full potential. As a neighborhood school, it strives to be a cornerstone for the local community, ensuring that students feel connected, challenged, and supported throughout their formative elementary years.

490

Total Students

32.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JORNADA ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	416
Black	5
Asian	3
Two or More	4
American Indian	4

Hispanic
416 (84.9 %)
White
58 (11.8 %)
Black
5 (1.0 %)
Two or More
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
4 (0.8 %)
Asian
3 (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)527-9536
Website:	http://jornada.lcps.net/o/jes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	429
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

Pre-Kindergarten 11

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 94

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JORNADA ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	11
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	74
Grade 5	94

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JORNADA ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	220	44.9%
Male	270	55.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)