Serving 417 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Conlee Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Conlee Elementary serves a 0.7 square mile area in the southeast part of Las Cruces, NM, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone lies approximately 0.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Conlee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Attribute
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School Overview
Conlee Elementary School's student population of 417 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
417 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Conlee Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Conlee Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#304 out of 796 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
84%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.7%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Conlee Elementary School's ranking?
Conlee Elementary School is ranked #304 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Conlee Elementary School often compared to?
Conlee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like University Hills Elementary School, Monte Vista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Conlee Elementary School?
417 students attend Conlee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Conlee Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Conlee Elementary School?
Conlee Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Conlee Elementary School offer ?
Conlee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Conlee Elementary School part of?
Conlee Elementary School is part of Las Cruces School District.
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