Tombaugh Elementary

Summary:

Tombaugh Elementary is a public elementary school located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 585 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.

Tombaugh Elementary has consistently performed above the district and state averages in various subject areas, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, Tombaugh Elementary had 38% of students proficient or better in ELA, compared to 39% for the district and state. In Mathematics, Tombaugh Elementary had 30% of students proficient or better, higher than the district (23%) and state (25%) averages. The school has also shown strong performance for specific student subgroups, particularly male students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. However, Tombaugh Elementary has struggled to support its English Language Learner (ELL) and Special Education student populations, with lower rankings and ratings for these subgroups.

Compared to nearby schools, Tombaugh Elementary generally outperforms the other schools in the Las Cruces district, with higher academic proficiency rates and better overall rankings. One exception is Hillrise Elementary, which has consistently ranked higher than Tombaugh Elementary in recent years and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 226 Carver Rd
       Las Cruces, NM  88005


(575) 527-9575

District: Las Cruces

SchoolDigger Rank:
167th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,882 Help


Students who attend Tombaugh Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Zia Middle
High:    Arrowhead Park Early College High School
    Las Cruces High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  585

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
83.4%
White:
12.5%
Two or more races:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Tombaugh Elementary ranks better than 61.4% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 12th 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 55.91. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (83.4%), White (12.5%), two or more races (1.5%). (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 Tombaugh Elementary is 14.1. 15 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 Tombaugh Elementary is $9,882. 13 elementary schools in the Las Cruces School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tombaugh Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Tombaugh Elementary 167th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Tombaugh 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 Tombaugh Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Tombaugh Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 64.64 113th 389 71.0%
2006 58.97 143rd 390 63.3%
2007 58.81 152nd 398 61.8%
2008 46.46 211th 405 47.9%
2009 61.54 140th 411 65.9%
2010 56.30 167th 419 60.1%
2011 48.29 203rd 402 49.5%
2012 52.68 176th 398 55.8%
2013 54.27 173rd 412 58.0%
2014 57.08 167th 442 62.2%
2015 46.31 190th 421 54.9%
2016 52.98 163rd 410 60.2%
2017 52.17 146th 374 61.0%
2018 45.25 185th 383 51.7%
2019 69.98 99th 396 75.0%
2022 61.72 120th 420 71.4%
2023 67.82 131st 435 69.9%
2024 55.91 167th 433 61.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tombaugh Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.15 39th 83 53.0%
2019 49.10 45th 98 54.1%
2022 20.33 184th 203 9.4%
2023 50.10 102nd 191 46.6%
2024 22.52 149th 166 10.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tombaugh Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.82 6th 47 87.2%
2023 26.53 146th 165 11.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tombaugh Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.96 130th 356 63.5%
2019 81.69 32nd 361 91.1%
2022 70.96 55th 410 86.6%
2023 79.30 79th 426 81.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Tombaugh Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.85 156th 339 54.0%
2019 64.88 95th 343 72.3%
2022 48.78 140th 395 64.6%
2023 57.19 155th 390 60.3%
2024 52.50 158th 393 59.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Tombaugh Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.04 218th 333 34.5%
2019 67.17 75th 337 77.7%
2022 63.85 89th 392 77.3%
2023 71.74 97th 414 76.6%
2024 57.32 159th 410 61.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tombaugh Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.28 201st 329 38.9%
2019 61.64 95th 320 70.3%
2022 55.42 110th 389 71.7%
2023 63.95 132nd 395 66.6%
2024 50.53 177th 390 54.6%
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Rank History for White students at Tombaugh Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.90 98th 187 47.6%
2019 68.93 48th 199 75.9%
2022 67.13 80th 325 75.4%
2023 62.59 140th 413 66.1%
2024 65.88 93rd 293 68.3%
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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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Enrollment information for Tombaugh Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 320 8 8 342 6 n/a n/a 0 684
1992 328 9 17 364 9 n/a n/a 0 727
1993 339 10 16 400 12 n/a n/a 0 777
1994 331 11 23 442 7 n/a n/a 0 814
1995 246 12 4 442 0 n/a n/a 0 704
1996 246 12 4 442 0 n/a n/a 0 704
1997 250 15 1 469 2 n/a n/a 0 737
1998 225 10 0 438 0 n/a n/a 0 673
1999 219 11 3 441 1 n/a n/a 0 675
2000 233 9 1 460 1 n/a n/a 0 704
2001 198 9 2 509 2 n/a n/a 0 720
2002 179 8 3 459 2 n/a n/a 0 651
2003 179 8 3 459 2 n/a n/a 0 651
2004 176 6 6 506 2 n/a n/a 0 696
2005 168 7 3 497 1 n/a n/a 0 676
2006 167 6 2 528 1 n/a n/a 0 704
2007 155 6 2 515 6 n/a n/a 0 684
2008 145 6 2 531 4 n/a n/a 0 688
2009 143 6 3 502 6 n/a n/a 0 660
2010 146 5 5 515 1 0 0 0 672
2011 126 4 4 467 1 1 0 0 603
2012 116 6 4 465 4 3 0 0 598
2013 128 8 3 510 6 3 0 0 658
2014 141 10 3 562 8 3 0 0 727
2015 134 7 4 538 4 1 0 0 688
2016 129 6 1 522 1 3 3 0 665
2017 126 9 1 523 3 3 0 0 665
2018 125 7 1 549 4 1 2 0 689
2019 121 9 1 507 2 0 6 0 646
2020 103 9 2 488 2 0 6 0 610
2021 81 5 2 482 3 0 5 0 578
2022 85 1 4 493 4 0 6 0 593
2023 73 5 5 488 5 0 9 0 585

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 Tombaugh Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 684 30.6 22.3 n/a
1992 727 35.5 20.4 n/a
1993 777 38.2 20.3 n/a
1994 814 39.8 20.5 n/a
1995 704 38.8 18.1 n/a
1996 704 38.8 18.1 n/a
1997 737 44.2 16.7 n/a
1998 673 44.0 15.3 n/a
1999 675 42.7 15.8 53.5
2000 704 44.4 15.9 56.4
2001 720 45.3 15.9 63.1
2002 651 43.6 14.9 61.4
2003 651 43.6 14.9 61.4
2004 696 46.6 14.9 59.9
2005 676 45.5 14.9 63
2006 704 46.5 15.1 59.5
2007 684 44.4 15.4 62.4
2008 688 45.2 15.2 64.1
2009 660 43.8 15.1 65.5
2010 672 41.2 16.2 64.7
2011 603 42.9 14.0 63
2012 598 40.7 14.6 n/a
2013 658 40.7 16.1 70.5
2014 727 43.7 16.6 71.1
2015 688 46.0 14.9 71.1
2016 665 41.0 16.2 100
2017 665 41.8 15.8 100
2018 689 42.1 16.3 100
2019 646 41.5 15.5 100
2020 610 42.1 14.4 100
2021 578 42.5 13.5 100
2022 593 40.5 14.6 100
2023 585 41.3 14.1 100

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 Tombaugh Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 684 30.6 22.3 n/a
1992 727 35.5 20.4 n/a
1993 777 38.2 20.3 n/a
1994 814 39.8 20.5 n/a
1995 704 38.8 18.1 n/a
1996 704 38.8 18.1 n/a
1997 737 44.2 16.7 n/a
1998 673 44.0 15.3 n/a
1999 675 42.7 15.8 53.5
2000 704 44.4 15.9 56.4
2001 720 45.3 15.9 63.1
2002 651 43.6 14.9 61.4
2003 651 43.6 14.9 61.4
2004 696 46.6 14.9 59.9
2005 676 45.5 14.9 63
2006 704 46.5 15.1 59.5
2007 684 44.4 15.4 62.4
2008 688 45.2 15.2 64.1
2009 660 43.8 15.1 65.5
2010 672 41.2 16.2 64.7
2011 603 42.9 14.0 63
2012 598 40.7 14.6 n/a
2013 658 40.7 16.1 70.5
2014 727 43.7 16.6 71.1
2015 688 46.0 14.9 71.1
2016 665 41.0 16.2 100
2017 665 41.8 15.8 100
2018 689 42.1 16.3 100
2019 646 41.5 15.5 100
2020 610 42.1 14.4 100
2021 578 42.5 13.5 100
2022 593 40.5 14.6 100
2023 585 41.3 14.1 100

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 Tombaugh Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,882

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tombaugh Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 99th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 131st of 435 Elementary schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Tombaugh Elementary)4035.6
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Las Cruces)2931.3
 2.3%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tombaugh Elementary)2714.6
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Las Cruces)2821.3
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Tombaugh Elementary)4250.5
 8.5%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Las Cruces)2837
 9%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tombaugh Elementary)4432.6
 11.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Las Cruces)2724.6
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Tombaugh Elementary)4043
 3%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Las Cruces)3339.4
 6.4%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tombaugh Elementary)3441.1
 7.1%
   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 Students646585
 9.4%
African American95
 44.4%
American Indian25
 150%
Asian15
 400%
Hispanic507488
 3.7%
Pacific Islander00
White12173
 39.7%
Two or More Races69
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Tombaugh Elementary

Students at Tombaugh Elementary are 83% Hispanic, 12% White, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 585 students attended Tombaugh Elementary.

Tombaugh Elementary ranks 167th of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Tombaugh Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Zia Middle
High : Arrowhead Park Early College High School
High : Las Cruces High


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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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