UNIVERSITY HILLS ELEMENTARY

2005 SOUTH LOCUST ST
LAS CRUCES, NM 88001

universityhills.lcps.net/o/uhes

358 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

University Hills Elementary, located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is a dedicated public school operating under the Las Cruces Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, critical thinking, and social development. The campus is designed to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while building strong foundations in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science.

Beyond academics, the school actively promotes a sense of community by engaging families and local stakeholders in the educational process. With a focus on preparing young learners for future success, University Hills Elementary utilizes a variety of teaching strategies and resources to meet the needs of its students. By maintaining a balance between rigorous curriculum standards and character-building initiatives, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible, well-rounded citizens within the Las Cruces community.

358

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UNIVERSITY HILLS ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	270
Black	12
Asian	18
Two or More	4
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
270 (75.4 %)
White
46 (12.8 %)
Asian
18 (5.0 %)
Black
12 (3.4 %)
American Indian
7 (2.0 %)
Two or More
4 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
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)527-9649
Website:	http://universityhills.lcps.net/o/uhes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	363
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 47

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for UNIVERSITY HILLS ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	47
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for UNIVERSITY HILLS ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	171	47.8%
Male	187	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)