Hermosa Heights Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001 · Las Cruces
#275 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico
#45966 of 50,301 nationally
About Hermosa Heights Elementary
Hermosa Heights 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 408 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 18.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 275th 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) (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 408.
There are 44 schools in Las Cruces; Hermosa Heights Elementary ranks 27th of 42 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)12%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100.2%
- 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 Hermosa Heights Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100.2%
- 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
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 12%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hermosa Heights Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lynn Middle
Las Cruces · Public middle · Grades 6–8
507 students · 1.1 km away
Sierra Middle
Las Cruces · Public middle · Grades 6–8
698 students · 1.3 km away
Valley View Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students · 1.4 km away
Las Montanas Charter
Las Cruces · Charter high · Grades 9–12
201 students · 1.5 km away
New America School - Las Cruces
Las Cruces · Charter high · Grades 9–12
225 students · 1.6 km away
Booker T. Washington
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students · 1.6 km away
Central Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
182 students · 1.8 km away
Conlee Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students · 1.8 km away
Alma D'arte Charter
Las Cruces · Charter high · Grades 9–12
63 students · 2.1 km away
Explore Academy Las Cruces
Las Cruces · Charter other · Grades K–11
599 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Mexico with a comparable Enrollment.
Sunset View Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades K–5
407 students
Sunrise Elementary
Anthony · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
406 students
Milan Elementary
Milan · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
410 students
Mills Elementary
Hobbs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
411 students
Fairacres Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students
John Baker Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades K–5
404 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hermosa Heights Elementary a good school?
Hermosa Heights Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 18.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #275 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 Hermosa Heights Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Hermosa Heights Elementary ranks #275 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico and #45966 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hermosa Heights Elementary?
Hermosa Heights Elementary had 408 students in 2025.
Is Hermosa Heights Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Hermosa Heights Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hermosa Heights Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hermosa Heights Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.