East Picacho Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Las Cruces, New Mexico 88007 · Las Cruces
#271 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico
#45844 of 50,301 nationally
About East Picacho Elementary
East Picacho 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 460 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 18.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 271st of 416 ranked elementary schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is students per teacher (77th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 460.
There are 44 schools in Las Cruces; East Picacho Elementary ranks 25th of 42 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)20%
- Reading proficiency (30%)26%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.4
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 East Picacho Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 460
- 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
- 12.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 26%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 20%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near East Picacho Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Vista Middle
Las Cruces · Public middle · Grades 6–8
574 students · 2.7 km away
Dona Ana Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
372 students · 3.0 km away
Columbia Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
182 students · 3.0 km away
Raices del Saber Xinachtli Community
Las Cruces · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
122 students · 3.6 km away
Mayfield High
Las Cruces · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,327 students · 4.0 km away
Jornada Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students · 4.2 km away
Picacho Middle
Las Cruces · Public middle · Grades 6–8
698 students · 5.0 km away
Alameda Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
331 students · 5.3 km away
Loma Heights Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students · 5.8 km away
Mac Arthur Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
335 students · 5.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Mexico with a comparable Enrollment.
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460 students
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460 students
Los Lunas Elementary
Los Lunas · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
458 students
Bosque Farms Elementary
Los Lunas · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
458 students
La Merced Elementary
Belen · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
463 students
Moriarty Elementary
Moriarty · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
464 students
Frequently asked questions
Is East Picacho Elementary a good school?
East Picacho Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 18.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #271 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 East Picacho Elementary rank in New Mexico?
East Picacho Elementary ranks #271 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico and #45844 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend East Picacho Elementary?
East Picacho Elementary had 460 students in 2025.
Is East Picacho Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
East Picacho Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near East Picacho Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of East Picacho Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.