Central Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Las Cruces, New Mexico 88005 · Las Cruces
#263 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico
#45640 of 50,301 nationally
About Central Elementary
Central Elementary 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 182 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 18.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 263rd of 416 ranked elementary schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is students per teacher (72th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 182.
There are 44 schools in Las Cruces; Central Elementary ranks 24th of 42 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)22%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.4
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 Central Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 182
- 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
- 11.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Central Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
New America School - Las Cruces
Las Cruces · Charter high · Grades 9–12
225 students · 268 m away
Alma D'arte Charter
Las Cruces · Charter high · Grades 9–12
63 students · 357 m away
J Paul Taylor Academy
Las Cruces · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
200 students · 474 m away
Mac Arthur Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
335 students · 1.2 km away
Alameda Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
331 students · 1.3 km away
Booker T. Washington
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students · 1.5 km away
Valley View Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students · 1.6 km away
Hermosa Heights Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students · 1.8 km away
Las Montanas Charter
Las Cruces · Charter high · Grades 9–12
201 students · 2.3 km away
Sierra Middle
Las Cruces · Public middle · Grades 6–8
698 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Mexico with a comparable Enrollment.
Columbia Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
182 students
E.j. Martinez Elementary
Santa Fe · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
182 students
Chaparral Elementary
Santa Fe · Public elementary · Grades K–6
181 students
Algodones Elementary
Algodones · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
184 students
Sierra Elementary
T Or C · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
184 students
Yucca Elementary
Alamogordo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
179 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Central Elementary a good school?
Central Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 18.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #263 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 Central Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Central Elementary ranks #263 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico and #45640 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central Elementary?
Central Elementary had 182 students in 2025.
Is Central Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Central Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Central Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Central Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.