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Alameda Elementary

Summary:

Alameda Elementary is a public elementary school in Las Cruces, New Mexico, serving 355 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Las Cruces Public Schools district, which is ranked 60 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Alameda Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (84.51%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 68.18% to 92.11% Hispanic. However, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New Mexico elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Academically, Alameda Elementary's proficiency rates in Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are lower than the state and district averages. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status students performing below the state and district averages.

Interestingly, the nearby J Paul Taylor Academy charter school significantly outperforms Alameda Elementary and the other public schools in the area, suggesting that the charter school model may be providing better educational outcomes for students in the region. The high poverty rates, with all schools in the analysis having 100% of their students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to Alameda Elementary's relatively poor academic performance. However, the data suggests that there is room for improvement, and targeted interventions and support for the school's unique student population could help raise its academic performance and move it up in the state rankings.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1325 N. Alameda Blvd
       Las Cruces, NM  88005

(575) 527-9486

District: Las Cruces

SchoolDigger Rank:
276th of 435 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,652 Help


Students who attend Alameda Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Picacho Middle
High:    Arrowhead Park Early College High School
    Mayfield High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  355

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
84.5%
White:
12.4%
African American:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Alameda Elementary ranks worse than 63.4% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 18th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Las Cruces School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.51. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (84.5%), White (12.4%), American Indian (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Las Cruces School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alameda Elementary is 13.1, which is the 9th best among 24 elementary schools in the Las Cruces School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alameda Elementary is $9,652. 14 elementary schools in the Las Cruces School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Alameda Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Alameda Elementary 276th of 435 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Alameda Elementary in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Las Cruces:

SchoolDigger ranks Las Cruces 60th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alameda Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Alameda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 48.85 186th 389 52.2%
2006 50.08 186th 390 52.3%
2007 60.71 140th 398 64.8%
2008 59.72 136th 405 66.4%
2009 62.03 135th 411 67.2%
2010 57.76 161st 419 61.6%
2011 39.93 250th 402 37.8%
2012 38.36 255th 398 35.9%
2013 36.00 279th 412 32.3%
2014 36.79 289th 442 34.6%
2015 24.68 341st 421 19.0%
2016 25.02 327th 410 20.2%
2017 28.36 274th 374 26.7%
2018 25.82 293rd 383 23.5%
2019 25.23 303rd 396 23.5%
2022 16.58 364th 420 13.3%
2023 36.51 276th 435 36.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Alameda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.09 103rd 191 46.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alameda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.05 256th 356 28.1%
2019 30.43 266th 361 26.3%
2022 18.15 327th 410 20.2%
2023 42.78 248th 426 41.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Alameda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.94 263rd 339 22.4%
2019 30.09 247th 343 28.0%
2022 17.16 319th 395 19.2%
2023 31.40 276th 390 29.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Alameda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.61 285th 333 14.4%
2019 21.79 285th 337 15.4%
2022 11.03 337th 392 14.0%
2023 35.45 263rd 414 36.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alameda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.84 281st 329 14.6%
2019 17.59 287th 320 10.3%
2022 15.93 325th 389 16.5%
2023 31.75 276th 395 30.1%
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Rank History for White students at Alameda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.77 74th 199 62.8%
2022 30.83 248th 325 23.7%
2023 32.56 288th 413 30.3%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Alameda Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 169 13 0 266 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1991 169 10 2 269 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1992 160 6 2 300 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1993 159 12 2 290 1 n/a n/a 0 464
1994 161 18 2 303 1 n/a n/a 0 485
1995 164 13 1 296 2 n/a n/a 0 476
1996 164 13 1 296 2 n/a n/a 0 476
1997 153 16 1 316 2 n/a n/a 0 488
1998 172 9 0 325 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1999 151 12 0 286 2 n/a n/a 0 451
2000 140 8 2 297 2 n/a n/a 0 449
2001 148 8 1 338 4 n/a n/a 0 499
2002 110 13 3 353 1 n/a n/a 0 480
2003 110 13 3 353 1 n/a n/a 0 480
2004 95 10 2 391 1 n/a n/a 0 499
2005 104 7 1 374 3 n/a n/a 0 489
2006 95 8 0 369 5 n/a n/a 0 477
2007 97 9 1 371 6 n/a n/a 0 484
2008 85 15 1 350 8 n/a n/a 0 459
2009 62 10 2 354 12 n/a n/a 0 440
2010 67 9 2 376 6 0 0 0 460
2011 70 4 0 396 9 0 0 0 479
2012 68 11 0 449 5 0 1 0 534
2013 48 11 1 419 2 0 0 0 481
2014 50 15 1 462 1 0 0 0 529
2015 45 19 2 410 0 2 1 0 479
2016 44 17 0 413 0 4 2 0 480
2017 43 12 0 402 2 4 0 0 463
2018 35 10 0 357 1 5 2 0 410
2019 41 9 0 361 1 2 1 0 415
2020 44 8 0 355 1 2 1 0 411
2021 34 4 0 328 1 0 1 0 368
2022 35 5 0 310 5 0 0 0 355
2023 44 5 0 300 5 0 1 0 355

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alameda Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 448 24.7 18.1 n/a
1991 450 23.0 19.5 n/a
1992 468 26.7 17.5 n/a
1993 464 26.0 17.8 n/a
1994 485 25.0 19.4 n/a
1995 476 27.6 17.2 n/a
1996 476 27.6 17.2 n/a
1997 488 33.0 14.8 n/a
1998 506 33.4 15.1 n/a
1999 451 35.4 12.7 73.6
2000 449 29.0 15.5 72.8
2001 499 31.1 16.0 89.4
2002 480 33.5 14.3 80.6
2003 480 33.5 14.3 80.6
2004 499 33.8 14.8 75.2
2005 489 33.9 14.4 83
2006 477 33.0 14.5 82.6
2007 484 31.1 15.6 77.5
2008 459 30.0 15.3 80.6
2009 440 32.3 13.6 79.8
2010 460 30.7 14.9 84.3
2011 479 31.4 15.2 84.1
2012 534 32.9 16.2 99.4
2013 481 31.7 15.1 86.9
2014 529 31.7 16.6 82.2
2015 479 31.0 15.4 85.4
2016 480 31.0 15.4 100
2017 463 27.8 16.6 100
2018 410 28.7 14.2 100
2019 415 25.4 16.3 99.5
2020 411 29.0 14.1 99.8
2021 368 27.4 13.4 100
2022 355 27.5 12.9 100
2023 355 27.0 13.1 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alameda Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 448 24.7 18.1 n/a
1991 450 23.0 19.5 n/a
1992 468 26.7 17.5 n/a
1993 464 26.0 17.8 n/a
1994 485 25.0 19.4 n/a
1995 476 27.6 17.2 n/a
1996 476 27.6 17.2 n/a
1997 488 33.0 14.8 n/a
1998 506 33.4 15.1 n/a
1999 451 35.4 12.7 73.6
2000 449 29.0 15.5 72.8
2001 499 31.1 16.0 89.4
2002 480 33.5 14.3 80.6
2003 480 33.5 14.3 80.6
2004 499 33.8 14.8 75.2
2005 489 33.9 14.4 83
2006 477 33.0 14.5 82.6
2007 484 31.1 15.6 77.5
2008 459 30.0 15.3 80.6
2009 440 32.3 13.6 79.8
2010 460 30.7 14.9 84.3
2011 479 31.4 15.2 84.1
2012 534 32.9 16.2 99.4
2013 481 31.7 15.1 86.9
2014 529 31.7 16.6 82.2
2015 479 31.0 15.4 85.4
2016 480 31.0 15.4 100
2017 463 27.8 16.6 100
2018 410 28.7 14.2 100
2019 415 25.4 16.3 99.5
2020 411 29.0 14.1 99.8
2021 368 27.4 13.4 100
2022 355 27.5 12.9 100
2023 355 27.0 13.1 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Alameda Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,652

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alameda Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 303rd of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 276th of 435 Elementary schools
 13.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Alameda Elementary)1512.7
 2.3%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Las Cruces)2931.3
 2.3%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alameda Elementary)157.3
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Las Cruces)2821.3
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Alameda Elementary)2318.6
 4.4%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Las Cruces)2837
 9%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alameda Elementary)2515
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Las Cruces)2724.6
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Alameda Elementary)1921.8
 2.8%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Las Cruces)3339.4
 6.4%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alameda Elementary)1015.4
 5.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Las Cruces)2431.7
 7.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students415355
 14.5%
African American95
 44.4%
American Indian15
 400%
Asian00
Hispanic361300
 16.9%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White4144
 7.3%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.5%100%
 0.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alameda Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 355 students attended Alameda Elementary.

Alameda Elementary ranks 276th of 435 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Alameda Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Picacho Middle
High : Arrowhead Park Early College High School
High : Mayfield High

Students at Alameda Elementary are 85% Hispanic, 12% White, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.


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