MESILLA ELEMENTARY

mesilla.lcps.net/o/mes

275 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mesilla Elementary School, located at 2363 Calle del Sur in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is a public institution serving the local community within the Las Cruces Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education in a supportive environment, focusing on the academic and social-emotional development of its primary-grade students. It serves as a hub for families in the Mesilla area, emphasizing strong communication and community involvement to foster student success.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous state standards of New Mexico, while also promoting a positive school culture that encourages curiosity, character development, and lifelong learning. By utilizing the resources provided by the Las Cruces Public Schools district, Mesilla Elementary integrates modern instructional techniques and technology to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is empowered to reach their full potential.

275

Total Students

19.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

117.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MESILLA ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	217
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
217 (78.9 %)
White
47 (17.1 %)
Black
4 (1.5 %)
Two or More
3 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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)527-9566
Website:	http://mesilla.lcps.net/o/mes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	324
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 44

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 29

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MESILLA ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	44
Kindergarten	40
Grade 1	38
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	38
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	29

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MESILLA ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	140	50.9%
Male	135	49.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)