Fairacres Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Las Cruces, New Mexico 88007 · Las Cruces
#207 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico
#43384 of 50,301 nationally
About Fairacres Elementary
Fairacres 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 405 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 22.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 207th of 416 ranked elementary schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is students per teacher (70th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 405.
There are 44 schools in Las Cruces; Fairacres Elementary ranks 19th of 42 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)28%
- Reading proficiency (30%)29%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.1
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 Fairacres Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 29%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 28%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Fairacres Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Picacho Middle
Las Cruces · Public middle · Grades 6–8
698 students · 3.0 km away
Mayfield High
Las Cruces · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,327 students · 4.3 km away
Raices del Saber Xinachtli Community
Las Cruces · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
122 students · 4.4 km away
Mac Arthur Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
335 students · 4.7 km away
J Paul Taylor Academy
Las Cruces · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
200 students · 5.6 km away
Alma D'arte Charter
Las Cruces · Charter high · Grades 9–12
63 students · 5.6 km away
Alameda Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
331 students · 5.6 km away
Central Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
182 students · 5.9 km away
Mesilla Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
324 students · 6.0 km away
New America School - Las Cruces
Las Cruces · Charter high · Grades 9–12
225 students · 6.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Mexico with a comparable Enrollment.
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404 students
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406 students
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407 students
Sierra Vista Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students
Hermosa Heights Elementary
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408 students
Ann Parish Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fairacres Elementary a good school?
Fairacres Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 22.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #207 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 Fairacres Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Fairacres Elementary ranks #207 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico and #43384 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Fairacres Elementary?
Fairacres Elementary had 405 students in 2025.
Is Fairacres Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Fairacres Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Fairacres Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fairacres Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.