At a glance
Reported students
421
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Mexico elementary enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 451 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
450
Hillrise Elementary: 421 reported students.
State peer staffing position
56th percentile
12.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 449
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30.72
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.6:1
What the reported data says about Hillrise Elementary
Hillrise Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Las Cruces. It is one of 39 current school records connected to Las Cruces Public Schools. NCES reports 421 students for 2024–25.
Among 451 elementary schools in New Mexico with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 306 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, close to the New Mexico median of 12.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (68.4%) and White (24.2%). English learners represent 8.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hillrise Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.08
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.05
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24.2%
- Hispanic68.4%
- Black2.9%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Las Cruces Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Conlee Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
417 reported students
Jornada Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
429 reported students
Hermosa Heights Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
408 reported students
Fairacres Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
405 reported students
Loma Heights Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
450 reported students
East Picacho Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
460 reported students
Public schools near Hillrise Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conlee Elementary Elementary · Las Cruces Public Schools | PK–05 | 417 | 1.1 mi |
| University Hills Elementary Elementary · Las Cruces Public Schools | PK–05 | 363 | 1.3 mi |
| Desert Hills Elementary Elementary · Las Cruces Public Schools | PK–05 | 502 | 1.6 mi |
| Hermosa Heights Elementary Elementary · Las Cruces Public Schools | PK–05 | 408 | 1.7 mi |
| Valley View Elementary Elementary · Las Cruces Public Schools | PK–05 | 343 | 2 mi |
| Explore Academy Las Cruces Elementary · Charter · Explore Academy Las Cruces | KG–08 | 599 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hillrise Elementary
What grades does Hillrise Elementary serve?
Hillrise Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Las Cruces Public Schools.
How many students attend Hillrise Elementary?
Hillrise Elementary reported 421 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 451 New Mexico elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 449 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hillrise Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 421 students and 33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Mexico median for the same school level is 12.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hillrise Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hillrise Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Las Cruces Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hillrise Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hillrise Elementary in?
Hillrise Elementary is part of Las Cruces Public Schools, based in Las Cruces, NM, which operates 39 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hillrise Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Conlee Elementary (1.1 mi), University Hills Elementary (1.3 mi), Desert Hills Elementary (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.