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SUNRISE ELEMENTARY

PublicGrades 3–5
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico · LAS CRUCES
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students363
Student:Teacher12.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 317
363
Total Enrollment
State avg: 87%
100%+12.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
3–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

SUNRISE ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades 3–5 in LAS CRUCES, New Mexico. The school enrolls 363 students. It is part of the LAS CRUCES district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Mexico state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span3–5
DistrictLAS CRUCES
County35013
CityLAS CRUCES
ZIP88012
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID350150000730

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment363
White6.3%
Hispanic / Latino92.8%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
6.3%
Hispanic
92.8%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
0.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %100%
State Avg87%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)