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White Sands Elementary School

1 Viking St White Sands Missil
Las Cruces, NM 88001
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Tel: (575) 674-1241
lcps.k12.nm.us
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White Sands Elementary School serves 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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

Top Rankings

White Sands Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

School Overview

White Sands Elementary School's student population of 286 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
286 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of White Sands Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NM)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
50-54%
21%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
55-59%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of White Sands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
12%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
41%
62%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in White Sands Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
6%
2%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in White Sands Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
43%
21%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NM.
Diversity Score
0.65
0.57
This chart display the diversity score of White Sands Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
73%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in White Sands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in White Sands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Las Cruces Public Schools School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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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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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