School Overview
Mesilla Park Elementary, located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is a public school within the Las Cruces Public Schools district. Serving an elementary-aged student population, the school is situated in the historic Mesilla Park neighborhood. It is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging students to grow into responsible, contributing members of their community. The school benefits from its location in the Mesilla Valley, often incorporating the local culture and history of the region into its educational approach.

The school places a strong emphasis on student success through a balanced curriculum that covers core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Mesilla Park Elementary strives to maintain a collaborative partnership with parents and community members, believing that a strong support system is vital for student development. By offering various programs and initiatives, the school aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best in both their academic endeavors and their social development.
353
Total Students
29.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MESILLA PARK ELEMENTARY
Demographic Student Count
White42
Hispanic302
Black4
Asian2
Two or More1
American Indian2
  • Hispanic
    302 (85.6 %)
  • White
    42 (11.9 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.3 %)
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)527-9615
Website: http://mesillapark.lcps.net/o/mpes
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 311
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 33
Kindergarten 58
Grade 1 57
Grade 2 41
Grade 3 61
Grade 4 43
Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MESILLA PARK ELEMENTARY
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten33
Kindergarten58
Grade 157
Grade 241
Grade 361
Grade 443
Grade 560
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MESILLA PARK ELEMENTARY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16346.2%
Male19053.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)