Very Good
#207 of 864 schools in NM
Top 24% in state
Sonoma Elementary
Elementary School · Las Cruces · Las Cruces, NM
A Las Cruces elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4201 NORTHRISE DRIVE, Las Cruces, NM 88011
- Math 40% proficient (2022)
- Reading 51% proficient (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sonoma Elementary score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 11 points since 2017, reaching 46% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sonoma 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$75,139
Median home value
$315,100
Median rent
$1,053/mo
College educated
55.3%
Homeownership
60.8%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88011; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 724 | Compare → |
| Monte Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 723 | Compare → |
| Mission Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Desert Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 539 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Las Cruces
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #7 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
Sonoma Elementary is listed in LAS CRUCES; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sonoma Elementary
Sonoma Elementary is a public elementary school in Las Cruces, NM, part of Las Cruces, serving approximately 735 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #207 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sonoma Elementary
What grades does Sonoma Elementary serve?
Sonoma Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sonoma Elementary?
Sonoma Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 735 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sonoma Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sonoma Elementary is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sonoma Elementary rank in NM?
Sonoma Elementary ranks #207 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Sonoma Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sonoma Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Sonoma Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sonoma Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sonoma Elementary a charter school?
No, Sonoma Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sonoma Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sonoma Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sonoma Elementary?
99.5% of students at Sonoma 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
- 735
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Doña Ana County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.7%
- Phone
- (575) 541-7320
- Area population (ZIP 88011)
- 31,143
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 45
Official sources & links
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 88011; 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
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