Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fairacres Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairacres Elementary serves the western part of Las Cruces, NM, covering an extensive attendance area of approximately 559.4 square miles, with students typically driving 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 16 miles, extending up to 30.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairacres Elementary School's student population of 405 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Fairacres Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairacres Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#579 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
87%
63%
Black
1%
2%
White
10%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.1%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairacres Elementary School's ranking?
Fairacres Elementary School is ranked #579 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Fairacres Elementary School?
405 students attend Fairacres Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Fairacres Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairacres Elementary School?
Fairacres Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fairacres Elementary School offer ?
Fairacres Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairacres Elementary School part of?
Fairacres Elementary School is part of Las Cruces School District.
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