SONOMA ELEMENTARY

sonoma.lcps.net/o/ses

748 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sonoma Elementary School, located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Las Cruces Public Schools district. Situated in a growing residential area, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while emphasizing the development of foundational academic skills, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is known for being an active hub for the local community, maintaining a focus on parental involvement and collaborative partnerships. By utilizing its digital presence to keep families informed and connected, Sonoma Elementary emphasizes a culture of transparency and shared responsibility for student achievement. With a commitment to quality instruction and a nurturing atmosphere, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that addresses the diverse needs of its student body within the Las Cruces area.

748

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SONOMA ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	154
Hispanic	554
Black	12
Asian	11
Two or More	10
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
554 (74.1 %)
White
154 (20.6 %)
Black
12 (1.6 %)
Asian
11 (1.5 %)
Two or More
10 (1.3 %)
American Indian
5 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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)541-7320
Website:	http://sonoma.lcps.net/o/ses
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	748
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	659
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 19

Kindergarten 121

Grade 1 129

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 143

Grade 5 116

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SONOMA ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	121
Grade 1	129
Grade 2	114
Grade 3	106
Grade 4	143
Grade 5	116

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SONOMA ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	387	51.7%
Male	361	48.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)