TOMBAUGH ELEMENTARY

tombaugh.lcps.net/o/tes

585 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tombaugh Elementary School, located at 226 Carver Road in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is a public school operating under the Las Cruces Public Schools district. Serving a diverse community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is committed to preparing its learners for future success through a curriculum aligned with state standards and a variety of enrichment opportunities designed to keep students engaged in their educational journey.

Beyond its academic programs, Tombaugh Elementary acts as a vital community hub, encouraging strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school’s website serves as a central resource for parents and guardians to stay informed about classroom activities, district initiatives, and campus events. By maintaining an inclusive atmosphere and promoting a culture of collaboration, the school strives to empower its young learners to become responsible, productive members of the Las Cruces community.

585

Total Students

41.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TOMBAUGH ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	73
Hispanic	488
Black	5
Asian	5
Two or More	9
American Indian	5

Hispanic
488 (83.4 %)
White
73 (12.5 %)
Two or More
9 (1.5 %)
Black
5 (0.9 %)
Asian
5 (0.9 %)
American Indian
5 (0.9 %)

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)527-9575
Website:	http://tombaugh.lcps.net/o/tes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	563
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 43

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for TOMBAUGH ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	43
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	103
Grade 3	85
Grade 4	86
Grade 5	103

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for TOMBAUGH ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	283	48.4%
Male	302	51.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)