Hillrise Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Las Cruces, New Mexico 88011 · Las Cruces
#156 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico
#40653 of 50,301 nationally
About Hillrise Elementary
Hillrise 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 421 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 26.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 156th of 416 ranked elementary schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is students per teacher (73th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 421.
There are 44 schools in Las Cruces; Hillrise Elementary ranks 11th of 42 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)30%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.8
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 Hillrise Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 421
- 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
- 12.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 30%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hillrise Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lynn Middle
Las Cruces · Public middle · Grades 6–8
507 students · 1.8 km away
Conlee Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students · 1.8 km away
Centennial High School
Las Cruces · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,713 students · 2.1 km away
University Hills Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students · 2.1 km away
Desert Hills Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students · 2.5 km away
Las Montanas Charter
Las Cruces · Charter high · Grades 9–12
201 students · 2.6 km away
Hermosa Heights Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students · 2.7 km away
Valley View Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students · 3.2 km away
Sierra Middle
Las Cruces · Public middle · Grades 6–8
698 students · 3.4 km away
Explore Academy Las Cruces
Las Cruces · Charter other · Grades K–11
599 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Mexico with a comparable Enrollment.
Coronado Elementary
Hobbs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students
Murray Elementary
Hobbs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students
Del Norte Elementary
Gallup · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
424 students
Marie M Hughes Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
Conlee Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
Ramirez Thomas Elementary
Santa Fe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hillrise Elementary a good school?
Hillrise Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 26.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #156 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 Hillrise Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Hillrise Elementary ranks #156 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico and #40653 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hillrise Elementary?
Hillrise Elementary had 421 students in 2025.
Is Hillrise Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Hillrise Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hillrise Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hillrise Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.