FAIRACRES ELEMENTARY

4501 WEST PICACHO AVE
LAS CRUCES, NM 88007

fairacres.lcps.net/o/fes

405 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fairacres Elementary, located at 4501 West Picacho Ave in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is a public school serving the local community within the Las Cruces Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic development and the social-emotional well-being of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills and community engagement, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school’s website serves as a central hub for parents and guardians to stay informed about daily operations, academic calendars, and school-wide initiatives. As part of a larger district, Fairacres Elementary benefits from a structured curriculum while maintaining its own distinct school culture. With a dedicated staff and a focus on collaborative education, the school remains a key educational pillar in the Las Cruces area, encouraging family involvement to help every child reach their full potential.

405

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FAIRACRES ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	352
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	2
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
352 (86.9%)
White
40 (9.9%)
Black
6 (1.5%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
Two or More
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LAS CRUCES
Phone:	(575)527-9606
Website:	http://fairacres.lcps.net/o/fes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	404
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 10

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FAIRACRES ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	10
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FAIRACRES ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	198	48.9%
Male	207	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

RAICES DEL SABER XINACHTLI COMMUNITY

Charter School 122 Students

2211 NORTH VALLEY DRIVE
LAS CRUCES, NM 88007 (2.7 miles away)

Elementary School K - 5th