East Picacho Elementary

Summary:

East Picacho Elementary is a public elementary school in Las Cruces, New Mexico, serving 495 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Las Cruces school district.

Academically, East Picacho Elementary performs on par with or slightly above the district and state averages in most subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had a 36% proficiency rate in English Language Arts, 32% in Mathematics, and 44% in Science, outperforming the district and state in Mathematics and Science. Compared to nearby schools, East Picacho generally performs better than Loma Heights Elementary, Mac Arthur Elementary, Booker T. Washington, Fairacres Elementary, and Alameda Elementary, but lags behind Jornada Elementary and Dona Ana Elementary in academic achievement.

East Picacho Elementary has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, similar to nearby schools. The school has a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic student population and a relatively strong performance among White students. However, the school struggles with its Hispanic and English Language Learner students, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and support. Interestingly, the nearby J Paul Taylor Academy, a public charter school, significantly outperforms East Picacho Elementary and other nearby schools in academic achievement, highlighting the potential impact of alternative educational models in the area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4450 North Valley Dr
       Las Cruces, NM  88007


(575) 527-9516

District: Las Cruces

SchoolDigger Rank:
155th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,519 Help


Students who attend East Picacho Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  482

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
75.9%
White:
22.8%
Two or more races:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.8% Help


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Compare Details East Picacho Elementary ranks better than 64.2% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 9th 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 57.52. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (75.9%), White (22.8%), two or more races (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Picacho Elementary is 13.5. 17 elementary schools in the Las Cruces School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Picacho Elementary is $9,519. 16 elementary schools in the Las Cruces School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Picacho Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks East Picacho Elementary 155th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See East Picacho 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 East Picacho Elementary

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Rank History for all students at East Picacho Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 71.50 88th 389 77.4%
2006 69.56 98th 390 74.9%
2007 58.68 153rd 398 61.6%
2008 61.08 129th 405 68.1%
2009 58.89 154th 411 62.5%
2010 54.26 175th 419 58.2%
2011 42.94 230th 402 42.8%
2012 51.61 182nd 398 54.3%
2013 47.62 203rd 412 50.7%
2014 49.51 217th 442 50.9%
2015 54.06 155th 421 63.2%
2016 49.85 177th 410 56.8%
2017 50.03 158th 374 57.8%
2018 49.39 170th 383 55.6%
2019 36.44 244th 396 38.4%
2022 49.17 165th 420 60.7%
2023 58.61 168th 435 61.4%
2024 57.52 155th 433 64.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at East Picacho Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.12 27th 83 67.5%
2022 56.90 65th 203 68.0%
2023 33.43 152nd 191 20.4%
2024 47.19 94th 166 43.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at East Picacho Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.60 21st 47 55.3%
2023 28.70 140th 165 15.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Picacho Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.16 118th 356 66.9%
2019 45.65 188th 361 47.9%
2022 57.69 105th 410 74.4%
2023 69.72 126th 426 70.4%
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Rank History for Female students at East Picacho Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.16 173rd 339 49.0%
2019 27.09 262nd 343 23.6%
2022 45.12 167th 395 57.7%
2023 52.90 171st 390 56.2%
2024 45.10 195th 393 50.4%
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Rank History for Male students at East Picacho Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.39 148th 333 55.6%
2019 41.74 176th 337 47.8%
2022 42.55 174th 392 55.6%
2023 58.43 159th 414 61.6%
2024 63.56 137th 410 66.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at East Picacho Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.61 182nd 329 44.7%
2019 33.39 218th 320 31.9%
2022 30.82 244th 389 37.3%
2023 46.47 205th 395 48.1%
2024 42.60 215th 390 44.9%
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Rank History for White students at East Picacho Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.59 126th 187 32.6%
2019 34.55 141st 199 29.1%
2022 73.77 54th 325 83.4%
2023 53.24 179th 413 56.7%
2024 73.61 66th 293 77.5%
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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 East Picacho Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 248 3 0 247 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1991 263 2 1 268 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1992 287 4 1 283 2 n/a n/a 0 577
1993 309 8 5 284 2 n/a n/a 0 608
1994 301 12 3 284 6 n/a n/a 0 606
1995 317 4 1 300 5 n/a n/a 0 627
1996 317 4 1 300 5 n/a n/a 0 627
1997 321 5 2 303 7 n/a n/a 0 638
1998 302 2 5 333 2 n/a n/a 0 644
1999 281 6 5 305 2 n/a n/a 0 599
2000 262 8 2 288 5 n/a n/a 0 565
2001 242 5 0 278 5 n/a n/a 0 530
2002 226 7 2 279 4 n/a n/a 0 518
2003 226 7 2 279 4 n/a n/a 0 518
2004 200 8 3 267 4 n/a n/a 0 482
2005 176 7 6 276 1 n/a n/a 0 466
2006 163 9 4 281 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2007 164 8 8 325 1 n/a n/a 0 506
2008 166 6 6 323 3 n/a n/a 0 504
2009 164 13 7 337 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2010 151 14 5 377 2 0 0 0 549
2011 160 10 3 391 4 0 0 0 568
2012 177 6 2 382 2 0 0 0 569
2013 164 4 0 389 3 0 0 0 560
2014 159 3 0 361 1 0 0 0 524
2015 147 3 0 373 2 0 0 0 525
2016 148 5 1 382 1 1 0 0 538
2017 156 5 1 380 3 0 0 0 545
2018 142 5 0 394 5 0 3 0 549
2019 142 5 0 376 4 0 5 0 532
2020 140 4 0 366 3 0 6 0 519
2021 100 4 0 326 1 0 5 0 436
2022 111 6 0 351 2 0 3 0 473
2023 111 2 0 378 2 0 2 0 495
2024 110 2 0 366 1 0 3 0 482

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 East Picacho Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 498 21.9 22.7 n/a
1991 534 25.7 20.7 n/a
1992 577 27.7 20.8 n/a
1993 608 29.8 20.4 n/a
1994 606 31.2 19.4 n/a
1995 627 34.1 18.4 n/a
1996 627 34.1 18.4 n/a
1997 638 38.9 16.4 n/a
1998 644 39.0 16.5 n/a
1999 599 39.5 15.2 43.2
2000 565 37.2 15.2 48.8
2001 530 34.8 15.2 48.7
2002 518 33.8 15.3 48.5
2003 518 33.8 15.3 48.5
2004 482 34.3 14.1 49.8
2005 466 31.3 14.9 50
2006 457 34.0 13.4 48.1
2007 506 32.1 15.8 52.2
2008 504 31.0 16.3 53.2
2009 521 33.0 15.8 54.7
2010 549 33.0 16.6 59.7
2011 568 34.5 16.4 65.3
2012 569 34.5 16.4 99.5
2013 560 33.5 16.7 59.3
2014 524 35.0 14.9 57.1
2015 525 33.0 15.9 58.3
2016 538 33.0 16.3 52.2
2017 545 33.3 16.3 100
2018 549 32.4 16.9 100
2019 532 34.4 15.4 100
2020 519 32.6 15.9 100
2021 436 29.8 14.6 100
2022 473 31.9 14.7 100
2023 495 31.5 15.7 100
2024 482 35.5 13.5 99.8

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 East Picacho Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 498 21.9 22.7 n/a
1991 534 25.7 20.7 n/a
1992 577 27.7 20.8 n/a
1993 608 29.8 20.4 n/a
1994 606 31.2 19.4 n/a
1995 627 34.1 18.4 n/a
1996 627 34.1 18.4 n/a
1997 638 38.9 16.4 n/a
1998 644 39.0 16.5 n/a
1999 599 39.5 15.2 43.2
2000 565 37.2 15.2 48.8
2001 530 34.8 15.2 48.7
2002 518 33.8 15.3 48.5
2003 518 33.8 15.3 48.5
2004 482 34.3 14.1 49.8
2005 466 31.3 14.9 50
2006 457 34.0 13.4 48.1
2007 506 32.1 15.8 52.2
2008 504 31.0 16.3 53.2
2009 521 33.0 15.8 54.7
2010 549 33.0 16.6 59.7
2011 568 34.5 16.4 65.3
2012 569 34.5 16.4 99.5
2013 560 33.5 16.7 59.3
2014 524 35.0 14.9 57.1
2015 525 33.0 15.9 58.3
2016 538 33.0 16.3 52.2
2017 545 33.3 16.3 100
2018 549 32.4 16.9 100
2019 532 34.4 15.4 100
2020 519 32.6 15.9 100
2021 436 29.8 14.6 100
2022 473 31.9 14.7 100
2023 495 31.5 15.7 100
2024 482 35.5 13.5 99.8

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 East Picacho Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,519

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

Impact of COVID-19 on East Picacho Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 244th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 168th of 435 Elementary schools
 23%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (East Picacho Elementary)2519.4
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Las Cruces)2931.3
 2.3%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Picacho Elementary)2219.4
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Las Cruces)2821.3
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (East Picacho Elementary)1929.3
 10.3%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Las Cruces)2837
 9%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Picacho Elementary)1032
 22%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Las Cruces)2724.6
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (East Picacho Elementary)3743
 6%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Las Cruces)3339.4
 6.4%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (East Picacho Elementary)3137.6
 6.6%
   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 Students532495
 7%
African American52
 60%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic376378
 0.5%
Pacific Islander00
White142111
 21.8%
Two or More Races52
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 482 students attended East Picacho Elementary.

East Picacho Elementary ranks 155th of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend East Picacho Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

Students at East Picacho Elementary are 76% Hispanic, 23% White.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

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