- Enrollment
- 2,128
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Las Cruces, NM
Mesilla Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mesilla Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350150000392
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mesilla Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New Mexico schools.
- #4 of 25
- schools in Las Cruces · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mesilla Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mesilla Elementary ranks #4 of 25 schools in Las Cruces, NM.
School address
District: Las Cruces Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350150000392 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Mesilla Elementary grew from 275 students in 2022-23 to 317 in 2023-24 (+15.3%).
Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 350150000392 · Las Cruces, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 17.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Organ Mountain High School (2,128 students)
Mesilla Elementary grew from 275 students in 2022-23 to 317 in 2023-24 (+15.3%). Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Mesilla Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Organ Mountain
Organ Mountain High School
2,128 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High School
1,713 students
- Las Cruces Hig
Las Cruces High
1,703 students
- Mayfield High
Mayfield High
1,327 students
- Camino Real Mi
Camino Real Middle
933 students
- This school 324
Mesilla Elementary
324 students
What this shows Mesilla Elementary reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mesilla Elementary compares
Mesilla Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 22% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 83% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,613
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.3%
White 17.3%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.1, Mesilla Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Las Cruces Public Schools reports $14,613 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mesilla Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organ Mountain High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Las Cruces High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mayfield High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camino Real Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mesilla Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~324 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mesilla Elementary
How many students attend Mesilla Elementary?
Mesilla Elementary has 324 students enrolled. It is a public school in Las Cruces, NM. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesilla Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesilla Elementary is 17.1:1, which is 22% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mesilla Elementary?
100.0% of students at Mesilla Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mesilla Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mesilla Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 79.3% of enrollment, in Las Cruces, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mesilla Elementary?
Mesilla Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mesilla Elementary rank among schools in Las Cruces?
By Resource Investment Index, Mesilla Elementary ranks #4 of 25 schools in Las Cruces, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Las Cruces on the city page.
What other schools are in Las Cruces Public Schools?
Besides Mesilla Elementary, Las Cruces Public Schools also operates Organ Mountain High School (2,128 students), Centennial High School (1,713 students), and Las Cruces High (1,703 students). See the Las Cruces Public Schools district page for the complete list.