B
Good
71/100

Central Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 150 NORTH ALAMEDA BLVD, Las Cruces, NM 88005
Overall
B
71/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 53rd percentile in New Mexico
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New Mexico schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

71
Repit Score
out of 100
186
Students
enrolled
12.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%53/1001.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 61% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with New Mexico schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +16 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New Mexico. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−5 pts vs. state avg 32%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (+0 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New Mexico state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic22%17%reading -3 pts, math -5 pts35th percentile (list)
Low-income27%22%reading +3 pts, math +1 pts56th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 150 NORTH ALAMEDA BLVD
City Las Cruces
ZIP Code 88005
District 3501500
NCES School ID 350150000379
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 88005

Understanding the community around Central Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $45,256
Per Capita Income $26,881
Poverty Rate 18.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.6%
High School or Higher 86.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $189,900
Median Rent $814
Owner-Occupied 54.4%
Renter-Occupied 45.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Central Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 81.2%
White 13.4%
Black 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More Races 1.6%
American Indian 1.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 186
Teachers (FTE) 14.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has a Repit School Score of 71 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has 186 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1.
What grades does Central Elementary serve?
Central Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Central Elementary receive per student?
Central Elementary receives $13,226 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Central Elementary in 88005 ▼
Avg Home Value
$276,928
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,169
1-Year Change
+0.2%
% Renters
45.6%

Other Schools in 88005

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026