VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY

915 E CALIFORNIA AVE
LAS CRUCES, NM 88001

valleyview.lcps.net/o/vves

371 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Valley View Elementary School is a public school located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, serving students as part of the Las Cruces Public Schools district. Situated on East California Avenue, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is dedicated to providing a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged children. Its mission aligns with the broader district goals of fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school.

As an active member of the Las Cruces school system, Valley View focuses on creating an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging student participation in school life. The school benefits from the district’s resources and curriculum standards, aiming to equip its diverse student body with the essential skills necessary for long-term academic success. Parents and community members can find detailed information regarding school programs, calendars, and district policies through the official Las Cruces Public Schools website.

371

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	303
Black	17
Asian	4
Two or More	1
American Indian	2

Hispanic
303 (81.7 %)
White
44 (11.9 %)
Black
17 (4.6 %)
Asian
4 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
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)527-9586
Website:	http://valleyview.lcps.net/o/vves
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	342
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 58

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	58
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	42
Grade 5	49

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	185	49.9%
Male	186	50.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)