Booker T. Washington vs Central Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Booker T. Washington
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students
Central Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
182 students
| Measure | Booker T. Washington Las Cruces, New Mexico | Central Elementary Las Cruces, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #276 of 416 | #263 of 416 |
| National rank | #46047 of 50,301 | #45640 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 361 | 182 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 182 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | Las Cruces | Las Cruces |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.0 vs 18.7).
- •Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Booker T. Washington does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.4).
- •Booker T. Washington is the larger school with 361 students compared with 182.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Booker T. Washington better than Central Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Booker T. Washington and Central Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Las Cruces and Las Cruces in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Booker T. Washington: 361. Central Elementary: 182. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Booker T. Washington and Central Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Booker T. Washington is 276th of 416 and Central Elementary is 263rd of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).