Mesilla Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Las Cruces, New Mexico 88005 · Las Cruces
#259 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico
#45534 of 50,301 nationally
About Mesilla Elementary
Mesilla 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 324 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 18.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 259th of 416 ranked elementary schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is students per teacher (84th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 324.
There are 44 schools in Las Cruces; Mesilla Elementary ranks 23rd 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%)22%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.6
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 Mesilla Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 324
- 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
- 11.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 22%
- 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 Mesilla Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Zia Middle
Las Cruces · Public middle · Grades 6–8
616 students · 1.3 km away
Mesilla Park Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
311 students · 1.9 km away
La Academia Dolores Huerta
Las Cruces · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
· 2.4 km away
Tombaugh Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
565 students · 3.2 km away
Las Cruces High
Las Cruces · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,703 students · 3.7 km away
Valley View Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students · 4.4 km away
Las Montanas Charter
Las Cruces · Charter high · Grades 9–12
201 students · 4.6 km away
New America School - Las Cruces
Las Cruces · Charter high · Grades 9–12
225 students · 4.8 km away
Central Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
182 students · 4.8 km away
Mac Arthur Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
335 students · 4.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Mexico with a comparable Enrollment.
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325 students
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322 students
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Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
321 students
Berrendo Elementary
Roswell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
327 students
Gonzales Elementary
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328 students
Montezuma Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mesilla Elementary a good school?
Mesilla Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 18.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #259 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 Mesilla Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Mesilla Elementary ranks #259 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico and #45534 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Mesilla Elementary?
Mesilla Elementary had 324 students in 2025.
Is Mesilla Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Mesilla Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Mesilla Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mesilla Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.