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Conlee Elementary

Summary:

Conlee Elementary is a public elementary school in Las Cruces, New Mexico, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 422 students. The school is part of the Las Cruces school district, which is ranked 63 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Conlee Elementary has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom quarter of New Mexico elementary schools in 2018-2019 to the top third in 2023-2024. The school's performance on state assessments is generally above the district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Science, with 42% of students proficient or better in ELA compared to 39% for the district and state. Conlee Elementary's performance is especially strong for Hispanic students and English Language Learners, ranking in the top quarter of New Mexico elementary schools for these subgroups. However, the school lags behind the high-performing Desert Hills Elementary, which is ranked in the top 10% of New Mexico elementary schools.

Conlee Elementary's high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, is a significant challenge. Despite this, the school has maintained relatively strong performance, outperforming many nearby schools in the Las Cruces district, such as Loma Heights Elementary and Booker T. Washington. However, the school's performance for Special Education students and Homeless students is relatively lower, indicating potential areas for improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1701 Boston Dr
       Las Cruces, NM  88001

(575) 527-9656

District: Las Cruces

SchoolDigger Rank:
138th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,071 Help


Students who attend Conlee Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lynn Middle
High:    Arrowhead Park Early College High School
    Centennial High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  422

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
84.8%
White:
10.9%
African American:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Conlee Elementary ranks better than 68.1% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 6th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Las Cruces School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.59. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (84.8%), White (10.9%), African American (2.8%). (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 Conlee Elementary is 12.1, which is the 3rd 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 Conlee Elementary is $11,071, which is the 8th highest among 24 elementary schools in the Las Cruces School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Conlee Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Conlee Elementary 138th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Conlee Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Las Cruces:

SchoolDigger ranks Las Cruces 63rd of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Conlee Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Conlee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 43.83 218th 389 44.0%
2006 45.44 220th 390 43.6%
2007 34.13 265th 398 33.4%
2008 35.74 278th 405 31.4%
2009 37.24 273rd 411 33.6%
2010 24.10 343rd 419 18.1%
2011 21.51 337th 402 16.2%
2012 28.65 305th 398 23.4%
2013 30.21 307th 412 25.5%
2014 39.15 275th 442 37.8%
2015 45.09 197th 421 53.2%
2016 57.69 138th 410 66.3%
2017 44.23 191st 374 48.9%
2018 40.16 213th 383 44.4%
2019 20.22 329th 396 16.9%
2022 33.65 255th 420 39.3%
2023 47.13 213th 435 51.0%
2024 62.59 138th 433 68.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Conlee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.09 71st 98 27.6%
2023 56.36 87th 191 54.5%
2024 76.63 44th 166 73.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Conlee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.06 36th 47 23.4%
2023 53.32 77th 165 53.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Conlee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.78 158th 356 55.6%
2019 25.31 290th 361 19.7%
2022 39.91 202nd 410 50.7%
2023 56.22 181st 426 57.5%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Conlee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 34.97 24th 36 33.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Conlee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.15 223rd 339 34.2%
2019 19.10 295th 343 14.0%
2022 37.03 217th 395 45.1%
2023 47.91 199th 390 49.0%
2024 62.46 123rd 393 68.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Conlee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.95 164th 333 50.8%
2019 21.83 284th 337 15.7%
2022 27.13 256th 392 34.7%
2023 41.58 230th 414 44.4%
2024 54.41 170th 410 58.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Conlee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.43 174th 329 47.1%
2019 22.11 265th 320 17.2%
2022 42.86 180th 389 53.7%
2023 53.07 168th 395 57.5%
2024 71.73 100th 390 74.4%
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Rank History for White students at Conlee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.24 254th 413 38.5%
2024 53.54 127th 293 56.7%
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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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Enrollment information for Conlee Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 173 19 3 362 10 n/a n/a 0 567
1991 184 28 2 384 11 n/a n/a 0 609
1992 194 31 3 398 12 n/a n/a 0 638
1993 201 24 3 413 7 n/a n/a 0 648
1994 169 20 4 388 8 n/a n/a 0 589
1995 125 24 5 359 41 n/a n/a 0 554
1996 125 24 5 359 41 n/a n/a 0 554
1997 132 27 0 377 4 n/a n/a 0 540
1998 130 33 7 365 1 n/a n/a 0 536
1999 112 20 0 379 0 n/a n/a 0 511
2000 82 25 1 394 2 n/a n/a 0 504
2001 69 20 1 365 2 n/a n/a 0 457
2002 59 12 3 411 8 n/a n/a 0 493
2003 59 12 3 411 8 n/a n/a 0 493
2004 66 24 2 420 7 n/a n/a 0 519
2005 69 23 1 436 5 n/a n/a 0 534
2006 52 20 0 414 6 n/a n/a 0 492
2007 45 24 1 432 8 n/a n/a 0 510
2008 45 27 2 453 6 n/a n/a 0 533
2009 47 20 1 464 1 n/a n/a 0 533
2010 61 19 1 465 2 0 0 0 548
2011 67 21 3 495 5 1 1 0 593
2012 51 18 3 491 3 2 1 0 569
2013 52 20 1 519 4 2 1 0 599
2014 52 13 2 474 8 3 2 0 554
2015 46 21 2 449 8 3 3 0 532
2016 52 26 1 463 5 1 3 0 551
2017 54 13 2 418 9 1 0 0 497
2018 51 16 2 418 5 1 1 0 494
2019 58 22 2 380 6 1 1 0 470
2020 61 22 2 375 5 0 2 0 467
2021 59 20 2 311 4 0 3 0 399
2022 68 16 0 347 3 3 2 0 439
2023 46 12 0 358 0 3 3 0 422

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 Conlee Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 567 31.1 18.2 n/a
1991 609 30.8 19.7 n/a
1992 638 37.1 17.1 n/a
1993 648 36.0 18.0 n/a
1994 589 33.8 17.4 n/a
1995 554 34.0 16.3 n/a
1996 554 34.0 16.3 n/a
1997 540 34.7 15.6 n/a
1998 536 36.4 14.7 n/a
1999 511 35.1 14.6 73
2000 504 33.3 15.1 72
2001 457 34.9 13.1 88.2
2002 493 37.8 13.0 93.3
2003 493 37.8 13.0 93.3
2004 519 38.4 13.5 83.8
2005 534 38.3 13.9 91.9
2006 492 34.8 14.1 84.3
2007 510 37.1 13.7 75.1
2008 533 37.6 14.2 81.1
2009 533 40.6 13.1 85.9
2010 548 40.0 13.6 83.8
2011 593 40.3 14.7 60.5
2012 569 41.1 13.8 99.5
2013 599 41.8 14.3 98
2014 554 40.4 13.6 96.4
2015 532 41.0 12.9 81
2016 551 35.0 15.7 100
2017 497 34.3 14.4 100
2018 494 34.7 14.2 100
2019 470 33.9 13.8 100
2020 467 35.9 13.0 99.6
2021 399 33.9 11.7 100
2022 439 34.5 12.7 100
2023 422 34.7 12.1 100

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 Conlee Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 567 31.1 18.2 n/a
1991 609 30.8 19.7 n/a
1992 638 37.1 17.1 n/a
1993 648 36.0 18.0 n/a
1994 589 33.8 17.4 n/a
1995 554 34.0 16.3 n/a
1996 554 34.0 16.3 n/a
1997 540 34.7 15.6 n/a
1998 536 36.4 14.7 n/a
1999 511 35.1 14.6 73
2000 504 33.3 15.1 72
2001 457 34.9 13.1 88.2
2002 493 37.8 13.0 93.3
2003 493 37.8 13.0 93.3
2004 519 38.4 13.5 83.8
2005 534 38.3 13.9 91.9
2006 492 34.8 14.1 84.3
2007 510 37.1 13.7 75.1
2008 533 37.6 14.2 81.1
2009 533 40.6 13.1 85.9
2010 548 40.0 13.6 83.8
2011 593 40.3 14.7 60.5
2012 569 41.1 13.8 99.5
2013 599 41.8 14.3 98
2014 554 40.4 13.6 96.4
2015 532 41.0 12.9 81
2016 551 35.0 15.7 100
2017 497 34.3 14.4 100
2018 494 34.7 14.2 100
2019 470 33.9 13.8 100
2020 467 35.9 13.0 99.6
2021 399 33.9 11.7 100
2022 439 34.5 12.7 100
2023 422 34.7 12.1 100

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 Conlee Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,071

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Conlee 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 329th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 213th of 435 Elementary schools
 34.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Conlee Elementary)1831.3
 13.3%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Las Cruces)2931.3
 2.3%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Conlee Elementary)1523.4
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Las Cruces)2821.3
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Conlee Elementary)935.7
 26.7%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Las Cruces)2837
 9%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Conlee Elementary)157.1
 7.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Las Cruces)2724.6
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Conlee Elementary)2429.7
 5.7%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Las Cruces)3339.4
 6.4%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Conlee Elementary)2223.4
 1.4%
   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 Students470422
 10.2%
African American2212
 45.5%
American Indian60
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic380358
 5.8%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White5846
 20.7%
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Conlee Elementary

Students at Conlee Elementary are 85% Hispanic, 11% White, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 422 students attended Conlee Elementary.

Conlee Elementary ranks 138th of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Conlee Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lynn Middle
High : Arrowhead Park Early College High School
High : Centennial High School


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