Serving 372 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dona Ana 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 93% 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: 372 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dona Ana Elementary serves the northeast part of Las Cruces, NM, covering an area of approximately 17.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dona Ana Elementary School's student population of 372 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
372 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
It Takes A Village: Doña Ana PROUD! Wildcat STRONG!
School Rankings
Dona Ana 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 Dona Ana Elementary School is 0.15, 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)
30-39%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
92%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36%
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 (15-16)
2%
4%
Showing 2005–2016. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dona Ana Elementary School's ranking?
Dona Ana Elementary School is ranked #304 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
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 Dona Ana Elementary School?
372 students attend Dona Ana Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Dona Ana Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dona Ana Elementary School?
Dona Ana Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dona Ana Elementary School offer ?
Dona Ana Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dona Ana Elementary School part of?
Dona Ana Elementary School is part of Las Cruces School District.
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