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#787 of 864 schools in NM

Alameda Elementary

Elementary School · Las Cruces · Las Cruces, NM

A Las Cruces elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1325 N. ALAMEDA, Las Cruces, NM 88005

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-3.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$14,965
Chronic Absenteeism44.3%

Students at Alameda Elementary score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2017, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
58%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
39%
ELA
44%
2011
Math
38%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
40%
ELA
39%
2013
Math
38%
ELA
43%
2014
Math
14%
ELA
11%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
19%
2017
Math
22%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

98.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Alameda Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 65Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,602/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Las Cruces), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$51,770

Median home value

$207,100

Median rent

$899/mo

College educated

31%

Homeownership

61.1%

Poverty rate

20.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Las Cruces Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition8.3privatePK–80.2 mi255Compare →
J Paul Taylor AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.1K–80.6 mi200Compare →
Booker T. WashingtonEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–50.7 mi392Compare →
Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–50.8 mi186Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Las Cruces

Schools in district
39
Rank in district
#39 of 39
District spending per student
$14,965NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Alameda Elementary is listed in LAS CRUCES; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Alameda Elementary

Alameda Elementary is a public elementary school in Las Cruces, NM, part of Las Cruces, serving approximately 336 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #787 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Alameda Elementary

What grades does Alameda Elementary serve?

Alameda Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Alameda Elementary?

Alameda Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alameda Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Alameda Elementary is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Alameda Elementary rank in NM?

Alameda Elementary ranks #787 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Alameda Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Alameda Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Alameda Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Alameda Elementary has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Alameda Elementary a charter school?

No, Alameda Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Alameda Elementary a Title I school?

No, Alameda Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alameda Elementary?

98.8% of students at Alameda Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
336
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Doña Ana County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.3%
Area population (ZIP 88005)
27,017
Area average commute
21.4 min
Area median age
37.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 88005; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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