White Sands Elementary School
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Sands Elementary School's ranking?
White Sands Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).
What schools are White Sands Elementary School often compared to?
White Sands Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vista Middle School, Zia Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend White Sands Elementary School?
286 students attend White Sands Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of White Sands Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Sands Elementary School?
White Sands Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does White Sands Elementary School offer ?
White Sands Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is White Sands Elementary School part of?
White Sands Elementary School is part of Las Cruces Public Schools School District.
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