HILLRISE ELEMENTARY

1400 SOUTH CURNUTT ST
LAS CRUCES, NM 88011

hillrise.lcps.net/o/hres

446 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hillrise Elementary School, located in the heart of Las Cruces, New Mexico, is a dedicated member of the Las Cruces Public Schools district. The school serves the local community by fostering an environment centered on academic growth and personal development for its elementary-aged students. Its location on South Curnutt Street places it within a established residential area, allowing the school to serve as a central hub for neighborhood families and encouraging a strong sense of community engagement.

The school is committed to implementing the district’s core curriculum while providing a supportive atmosphere that prepares students for their future academic journeys. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and guardians, offering resources on school policies, classroom expectations, and upcoming events. By prioritizing foundational learning and student well-being, Hillrise Elementary strives to equip its learners with the tools necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

446

Total Students

30.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HILLRISE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	127
Hispanic	285
Black	9
Asian	13
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

Hispanic
285 (63.9 %)
White
127 (28.5 %)
Asian
13 (2.9 %)
Two or More
10 (2.2 %)
Black
9 (2.0 %)
American Indian
2 (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)527-9666
Website:	http://hillrise.lcps.net/o/hres
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	446
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	421
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 13

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HILLRISE ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	13
Kindergarten	62
Grade 1	93
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HILLRISE ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	210	47.1%
Male	236	52.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)