Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, White Sands Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
White Sands Elementary School's student population of 300 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
300 students
![This chart displays total students of White Sands Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of White Sands Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/54000/54036/white-sands-elementary-school-chart-bisaHgs.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
White Sands Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Sands Elementary School is 0.62, which is more 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
#28 out of 810 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
24%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of White Sands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of White Sands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/54000/54036/white-sands-elementary-school-chart-yxHXLo.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
![This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/54000/54036/white-sands-elementary-school-chart-0qcNad.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of White Sands Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of White Sands Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/54000/54036/white-sands-elementary-school-chart-bkiHivk.png)
American Indian
1%
12%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
41%
62%
![This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/54000/54036/white-sands-elementary-school-chart-dHwS30.png)
Black
3%
2%
![This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/54000/54036/white-sands-elementary-school-chart-ycTIg5.png)
White
46%
21%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in White Sands Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in White Sands Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/54000/54036/white-sands-elementary-school-chart-f8dtIc.png)
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
2%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in White Sands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in White Sands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/54000/54036/white-sands-elementary-school-chart-1KqAA6.png)
All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/54000/54036/white-sands-elementary-school-chart-VvnC2g.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of White Sands Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of White Sands Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/54000/54036/white-sands-elementary-school-chart-VvnC1S.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
3%
![This chart displays 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. This chart displays 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.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/54000/54036/white-sands-elementary-school-chart-EHdFsQ.png)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #28 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Mexico.
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, Desert Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend White Sands Elementary School?
300 students attend White Sands Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of White Sands Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Sands Elementary School?
White Sands Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to 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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