Mesilla Park Elementary vs Tombaugh Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mesilla Park Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
311 students
Tombaugh Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
565 students
| Measure | Mesilla Park Elementary Las Cruces, New Mexico | Tombaugh Elementary Las Cruces, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 416 | #113 of 416 |
| National rank | #40927 of 50,301 | #37064 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 311 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 36% |
| city | Las Cruces | Las Cruces |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tombaugh Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.3 vs 26.2).
- •Tombaugh Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Tombaugh Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Tombaugh Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 100%).
- •Mesilla Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.3).
- •Tombaugh Elementary is the larger school with 565 students compared with 311.
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 Mesilla Park Elementary better than Tombaugh Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tombaugh Elementary ranks higher (32.3 vs 26.2 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 Mesilla Park Elementary and Tombaugh Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Las Cruces and Las Cruces in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mesilla Park Elementary: 311. Tombaugh Elementary: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mesilla Park Elementary and Tombaugh Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Mesilla Park Elementary is 162nd of 416 and Tombaugh Elementary is 113th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).