Central Elementary vs J Paul Taylor Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 474 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
182 students
J Paul Taylor Academy
Las Cruces · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
200 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Las Cruces, New Mexico | J Paul Taylor Academy Las Cruces, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #263 of 416 | #46 of 416 |
| National rank | #45640 of 50,301 | #25751 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 182 | 200 |
| Enrollment | 182 | 200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 25.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| city | Las Cruces | Las Cruces |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J Paul Taylor Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.1 vs 18.7).
- •J Paul Taylor Academy does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •J Paul Taylor Academy does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •J Paul Taylor Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 100%).
- •Central Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.3).
- •J Paul Taylor Academy is the larger school with 200 students compared with 182.
- •Central Elementary is a public school while J Paul Taylor Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Central Elementary better than J Paul Taylor Academy?
On the Success Index (US), J Paul Taylor Academy ranks higher (49.1 vs 18.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central Elementary and J Paul Taylor Academy?
About 474 m in a straight line, between Las Cruces and Las Cruces in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 182. J Paul Taylor Academy: 200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and J Paul Taylor Academy rank in New Mexico?
Central Elementary is 263rd of 416 and J Paul Taylor Academy is 46th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).