Serving 565 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tombaugh Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 32% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than 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 90% 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: 565 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Tombaugh Elementary serves the southeast part of Las Cruces, NM, covering an area of approximately 65.7 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 12.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tombaugh Elementary School's student population of 565 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
565 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
'Where Students Explore, Learn and Grow...'
School Rankings
Tombaugh Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tombaugh 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
#194 out of 796 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
87%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.1%
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 (13-14)
5%
6%
Showing 2003–2014. Full 14-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 Tombaugh Elementary School's ranking?
Tombaugh Elementary School is ranked #194 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Tombaugh Elementary School often compared to?
Tombaugh Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Valley Elementary School, Mesilla Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Tombaugh Elementary School?
565 students attend Tombaugh Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Tombaugh 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 Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tombaugh Elementary School?
Tombaugh Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tombaugh Elementary School offer ?
Tombaugh Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tombaugh Elementary School part of?
Tombaugh Elementary School is part of Las Cruces School District.
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