LOMA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY

lomaheights.lcps.net/o/lhes

505 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Loma Heights Elementary School is a public school located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, serving students within the Las Cruces Public Schools district. Situated on East Madrid Avenue, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. The school emphasizes foundational learning and strives to prepare its students for middle school through a structured curriculum and a variety of supportive programs.

Beyond traditional academics, Loma Heights places a significant value on character development and community engagement. The school staff works to create a welcoming atmosphere where parental involvement is encouraged and students are motivated to reach their full potential. With its long-standing presence in the Las Cruces area, the school remains focused on providing the necessary resources and tools to ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed in a safe and nurturing educational setting.

505

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LOMA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	444
Black	8
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
444 (87.9 %)
White
48 (9.5 %)
Black
8 (1.6 %)
Two or More
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)527-9546
Website:	http://lomaheights.lcps.net/o/lhes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	505
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	450
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 30

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LOMA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	98
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	76

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LOMA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	225	44.6%
Male	280	55.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)