Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Las Cruces (2025)

Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 34 schools in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Mexico.

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18
Columbia ElementaryLas Cruces · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 7.0
2
53
Arrowhead Park Early College High SchoolLas Cruces · Public HighStudents per teacher: 8.7
3
26
Mesilla Park ElementaryLas Cruces · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.7
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19
Lynn MiddleLas Cruces · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 9.9
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18
Valley View ElementaryLas Cruces · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.1
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25
Vista MiddleLas Cruces · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 10.3
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18
Zia MiddleLas Cruces · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 10.3
8
36
Cesar Chavez ElementaryLas Cruces · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.5
9
23
Sierra MiddleLas Cruces · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 10.7
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50
White Sands ElementaryLas Cruces · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.8
11
31
Camino Real MiddleLas Cruces · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 11.1
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23
University Hills ElementaryLas Cruces · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.3
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18
Hermosa Heights ElementaryLas Cruces · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.3
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18
Booker T. WashingtonLas Cruces · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.3
15
19
Picacho MiddleLas Cruces · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 11.4
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19
Central ElementaryLas Cruces · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.4
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29
Jornada ElementaryLas Cruces · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.6
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19
Mesilla ElementaryLas Cruces · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.6
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15
Mac Arthur ElementaryLas Cruces · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.6
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26
Sonoma ElementaryLas Cruces · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.0
21
44
Desert Hills ElementaryLas Cruces · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.2
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17
Loma Heights ElementaryLas Cruces · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.2
23
32
Tombaugh ElementaryLas Cruces · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.3
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16
Conlee ElementaryLas Cruces · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.3
25
20
Dona Ana ElementaryLas Cruces · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.4
26
18
East Picacho ElementaryLas Cruces · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.4
27
15
Sunrise ElementaryLas Cruces · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.5
28
15
Alameda ElementaryLas Cruces · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.7
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33
Monte Vista ElementaryLas Cruces · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.8
30
27
Hillrise ElementaryLas Cruces · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.8
31
22
Fairacres ElementaryLas Cruces · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.1
32
26
Centennial High SchoolLas Cruces · Public HighStudents per teacher: 13.3
33
25
Highland ElementaryLas Cruces · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.4
34
13
Mesa MiddleLas Cruces · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 15.8

#	School	Sector	Students per teacher	Success Index (US)	Key result	Students
1	Columbia Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	7.0	17.6 Lower 50%	16% Math proficiency	182
2	Arrowhead Park Early College High School Las Cruces · High · Grades 9–12	Public	8.7	53.3 Top 50%	38% Math proficiency	549
3	Mesilla Park Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	9.7	26.2 Lower 50%	32% Math proficiency	311
4	Lynn Middle Las Cruces · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	9.9	19.4 Lower 50%	10% Math proficiency	507
5	Valley View Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	10.1	17.5 Lower 50%	12% Math proficiency	343
6	Vista Middle Las Cruces · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	10.3	25.2 Lower 50%	19% Math proficiency	574
7	Zia Middle Las Cruces · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	10.3	18.3 Lower 50%	12% Math proficiency	616
8	Cesar Chavez Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–2	Public	10.5	36.0 Lower 50%	100% Free/reduced-price lunch	492
9	Sierra Middle Las Cruces · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	10.7	23.1 Lower 50%	21% Math proficiency	698
10	White Sands Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Public	10.8	50.3 Top 50%	52% Math proficiency	270
11	Camino Real Middle Las Cruces · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	11.1	30.5 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	933
12	University Hills Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	11.3	22.9 Lower 50%	27% Math proficiency	363
13	Hermosa Heights Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	11.3	18.2 Lower 50%	12% Math proficiency	408
14	Booker T. Washington Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	11.3	18.0 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	361
15	Picacho Middle Las Cruces · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	11.4	19.0 Lower 50%	16% Math proficiency	698
16	Central Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	11.4	18.7 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	182
17	Jornada Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	11.6	28.8 Lower 50%	29% Math proficiency	429
18	Mesilla Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	11.6	18.9 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	324
19	Mac Arthur Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	11.6	15.0 Lower 50%	7.5% Math proficiency	335
20	Sonoma Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.0	26.3 Lower 50%	33% Math proficiency	660
21	Desert Hills Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.2	44.0 Lower 50%	46% Math proficiency	502
22	Loma Heights Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.2	17.0 Lower 50%	19% Math proficiency	450
23	Tombaugh Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.3	32.3 Lower 50%	36% Math proficiency	565
24	Conlee Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.3	16.1 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	417
25	Dona Ana Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.4	19.5 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	372
26	East Picacho Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.4	18.4 Lower 50%	20% Math proficiency	460
27	Sunrise Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades 3–5	Public	12.5	15.3 Lower 50%	16% Math proficiency	363
28	Alameda Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.7	15.1 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	331
29	Monte Vista Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.8	32.7 Lower 50%	35% Math proficiency	706
30	Hillrise Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.8	26.6 Lower 50%	30% Math proficiency	421
31	Fairacres Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	13.1	22.3 Lower 50%	28% Math proficiency	405
32	Centennial High School Las Cruces · High · Grades 9–12	Public	13.3	26.1 Lower 50%	16% Math proficiency	1,713
33	Highland Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	14.4	24.9 Lower 50%	36% Math proficiency	704
34	Mesa Middle Las Cruces · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	15.8	12.7 Lower 50%	10% Math proficiency	728

Columbia Elementary in Las Cruces leads the 2025 list of lowest student–teacher ratio in Las Cruces with Students per teacher 7.0. Of the 34 schools shown, 34 are public.

For the full picture see the wider New Mexico lowest student–teacher ratio rankings, every school on the Las Cruces page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best ratio school in Las Cruces?

Columbia Elementary in Las Cruces, New Mexico ranks first among lowest student–teacher ratio in Las Cruces with Students per teacher 7.0 (Enrollment: 182).

How are lowest student–teacher ratio in Las Cruces ranked?

Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (US) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.

Are these 2025 rankings official?

No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.