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 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
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%
- 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
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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
41%
62%
Black
3%
2%
White
46%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
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?
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.
School Reviews
5 4/12/2024
I'm not kidding when I say all the teachers are really nice, sports are really fun, there are a lot of options for electives, and in general, it's really a fun school to be at.
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