Fairacres Elementary vs Raices del Saber Xinachtli Community
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairacres Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students
Raices del Saber Xinachtli Community
Las Cruces · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
122 students
| Measure | Fairacres Elementary Las Cruces, New Mexico | Raices del Saber Xinachtli Community Las Cruces, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #207 of 416 | #150 of 416 |
| National rank | #43384 of 50,301 | #40354 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 405 | 122 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 122 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | – |
| Math proficiency | 28% | – |
| city | Las Cruces | Las Cruces |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Raices del Saber Xinachtli Community scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.1 vs 22.3).
- •Fairacres Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 100%).
- •Raices del Saber Xinachtli Community does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.1).
- •Fairacres Elementary is the larger school with 405 students compared with 122.
- •Fairacres Elementary is a public school while Raices del Saber Xinachtli Community 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 Fairacres Elementary better than Raices del Saber Xinachtli Community?
On the Success Index (US), Raices del Saber Xinachtli Community ranks higher (27.1 vs 22.3 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 Fairacres Elementary and Raices del Saber Xinachtli Community?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Las Cruces and Las Cruces in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairacres Elementary: 405. Raices del Saber Xinachtli Community: 122. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairacres Elementary and Raices del Saber Xinachtli Community rank in New Mexico?
Fairacres Elementary is 207th of 416 and Raices del Saber Xinachtli Community is 150th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).