Serving 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mesilla Park Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (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 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 311 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Mesilla Park Elementary serves the southeastern part of Las Cruces, NM, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mesilla Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mesilla Park Elementary School's student population of 311 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
311 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mesilla Park 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 Mesilla Park Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#265 out of 796 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
88%
63%
Black
1%
2%
White
9%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.3%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mesilla Park Elementary School's ranking?
Mesilla Park Elementary School is ranked #265 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Mesilla Park Elementary School often compared to?
Mesilla Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J Paul Taylor Academy, East Picacho Elementary School, Tombaugh Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% 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 Mesilla Park Elementary School?
311 students attend Mesilla Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Mesilla Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mesilla Park Elementary School?
Mesilla Park Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mesilla Park Elementary School offer ?
Mesilla Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mesilla Park Elementary School part of?
Mesilla Park Elementary School is part of Las Cruces School District.
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