C
Below Average
59/100

Fairacres Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 4501 WEST PICACHO AVE, Las Cruces, NM 88007
Overall
C
59/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
2.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 34th percentile in New Mexico
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.17 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 50th percentile
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

59
Repit Score
out of 100
407
Students
enrolled
14.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%34/1002.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%50/100Students gain 1.17 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.77 in 2009–19; 69th percentile in New Mexico (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 46% 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 −18 points worse 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 proficiency29% (−3 pts vs. state avg 32%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency28% (+6 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
White45%45%reading -1 pts, math +0 pts61st percentile (list)
Hispanic27%22%reading +2 pts, math +0 pts51st percentile (list)
Low-income22%22%reading -2 pts, math +1 pts46th 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 4501 WEST PICACHO AVE
City Las Cruces
ZIP Code 88007
District 3501500
NCES School ID 350150000383
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 88007

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $63,330
Per Capita Income $33,572
Poverty Rate 14.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 36.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.8%
High School or Higher 85.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $216,100
Median Rent $742
Owner-Occupied 81.3%
Renter-Occupied 18.7%
View full data for ZIP 88007 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Fairacres Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 85.8%
White 11.8%
Black 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More Races 0.3%
American Indian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 407
Teachers (FTE) 29.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Fairacres Elementary?
Fairacres Elementary has a Repit School Score of 59 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Fairacres Elementary?
Fairacres Elementary has 407 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1.
What grades does Fairacres Elementary serve?
Fairacres Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Fairacres Elementary receive per student?
Fairacres Elementary receives $13,226 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Fairacres Elementary in 88007 ▼
Avg Home Value
$327,750
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,536
1-Year Change
+0.7%
% Renters
18.7%

Other Schools in 88007

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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