Booker T. Washington
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001 · Las Cruces
#276 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico
#46047 of 50,301 nationally
About Booker T. Washington
Booker T. Washington is a public elementary located in Las Cruces, in the Las Cruces school district of New Mexico, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 361 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 18.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 276th of 416 ranked elementary schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is students per teacher (86th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 361.
There are 44 schools in Las Cruces; Booker T. Washington ranks 28th of 42 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)17%
- Reading proficiency (30%)22%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Booker T. Washington by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Booker T. Washington
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Alameda Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
331 students · 1.2 km away
Sierra Middle
Las Cruces · Public middle · Grades 6–8
698 students · 1.2 km away
Loma Heights Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students · 1.2 km away
J Paul Taylor Academy
Las Cruces · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
200 students · 1.4 km away
Alma D'arte Charter
Las Cruces · Charter high · Grades 9–12
63 students · 1.4 km away
Central Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
182 students · 1.5 km away
New America School - Las Cruces
Las Cruces · Charter high · Grades 9–12
225 students · 1.5 km away
Hermosa Heights Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students · 1.6 km away
Explore Academy Las Cruces
Las Cruces · Charter other · Grades K–11
599 students · 2.0 km away
Mac Arthur Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
335 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Mexico with a comparable Enrollment.
Collet Park Elementary
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362 students
Ruben S. Torres Elementary
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363 students
Thoreau Elementary
Thoreau · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
359 students
University Hills Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students
Sunrise Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
363 students
James Elementary
Portales · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
364 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Booker T. Washington a good school?
Booker T. Washington has a Success Index (US) of 18.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #276 of 416 in New Mexico. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Booker T. Washington rank in New Mexico?
Booker T. Washington ranks #276 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico and #46047 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Booker T. Washington?
Booker T. Washington had 361 students in 2025.
Is Booker T. Washington a elementary school or a high school?
Booker T. Washington is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Booker T. Washington?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Booker T. Washington; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.