MONTE VISTA ELEMENTARY

4675 PEACHTREE HILLS
LAS CRUCES, NM 88012

montevista.lcps.net/o/mves

718 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Monte Vista Elementary is a public school located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, serving students within the Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS) district. Situated on Peachtree Hills, the school is part of a broader educational community dedicated to providing foundational instruction to elementary-aged children in the region. As a district-run institution, it follows the curriculum standards and policies set by LCPS to ensure students meet state benchmarks while fostering a supportive learning environment.

The school is focused on the academic and social development of its students, emphasizing the transition from early childhood education to middle school preparation. By leveraging resources provided by the Las Cruces Public Schools system, Monte Vista aims to offer a well-rounded experience that encourages student engagement and community involvement. Families interested in enrollment, specific grade-level programming, or current academic performance data can access the school's official page on the district website for the most up-to-date information.

718

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MONTE VISTA ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	132
Hispanic	541
Black	17
Asian	10
Two or More	13
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
541 (75.3 %)
White
132 (18.4 %)
Black
17 (2.4 %)
Two or More
13 (1.8 %)
Asian
10 (1.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)527-9490
Website:	http://montevista.lcps.net/o/mves
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	718
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	706
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 113

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 134

Grade 5 110

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MONTE VISTA ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	113
Grade 1	108
Grade 2	115
Grade 3	119
Grade 4	134
Grade 5	110

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MONTE VISTA ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	357	49.7%
Male	361	50.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)