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LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS

New Mexico · Public School District
39
Schools
23,075
Students
$13,226
Per-Pupil Spend
-8% nat'l
78.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+26pp vs nat'l
85.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in New Mexico serving 23,075 students across 39 schools. It includes 25 elementary, 8 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,226 is near the national average for a US public school district. 78% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (39)
Elementary Schools25 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ALAMEDA ELEMENTARYPK–05355
BOOKER T. WASHINGTONPK–05395
CENTRAL ELEMENTARYPK–05163
CESAR CHAVEZ ELEMENTARYPK–02508
COLUMBIA ELEMENTARYPK–05225
CONLEE ELEMENTARYPK–05422
DESERT HILLS ELEMENTARYPK–05559
DONA ANA ELEMENTARYPK–05399
EAST PICACHO ELEMENTARYPK–05495
FAIRACRES ELEMENTARYPK–05405
HERMOSA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARYPK–05401
HIGHLAND ELEMENTARYPK–05744
HILLRISE ELEMENTARYPK–05446
JORNADA ELEMENTARYPK–05490
LOMA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARYPK–05505
MAC ARTHUR ELEMENTARYPK–05353
MESILLA ELEMENTARYPK–05275
MESILLA PARK ELEMENTARYPK–05353
MONTE VISTA ELEMENTARYPK–05718
SONOMA ELEMENTARYPK–05748
SUNRISE ELEMENTARY03–05362
TOMBAUGH ELEMENTARYPK–05585
UNIVERSITY HILLS ELEMENTARYPK–05358
VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARYPK–05371
WHITE SANDS ELEMENTARYPK–08275
Middle Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CAMINO REAL MIDDLE06–08965
LYNN MIDDLE06–08534
MESA MIDDLE06–08803
MESILLA VALLEY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY06–08100
PICACHO MIDDLE06–08727
SIERRA MIDDLE06–08799
VISTA MIDDLE06–08602
ZIA MIDDLE06–08688
High Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ARROWHEAD PARK MEDICAL ACADEMY09–120
CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL09–121,615
LAS CRUCES HIGH09–121,787
MAYFIELD HIGH09–121,421
ORGAN MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL09–121,980
RIO GRANDE PREPARATORY INSTITUTE09–12144
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,226Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
69%
14%
State
69.5%
Local (property tax)
13.6%
Federal
17.0%

State funding accounts for 69% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
39
Schools
23,075
Students
78%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.0%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateNew Mexico →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 39 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
78% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 39 public schools, serving a total of 23,075 students.
What is the graduation rate for LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 85.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $13,226 per pupil — 8% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
78% of students in LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
No, LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.