Average Teacher Salary in Las Cruces Public Schools
The average teacher salary in Las Cruces Public Schools is $50,342.
| Grade Level | Average | 10th percentile | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-school | $34,896 | $17,428 | $26,438 | $29,630 | $36,780 | $64,008 |
| Kindergarten | $46,580 | $32,370 | $39,830 | $47,160 | $54,450 | $60,910 |
| Elementary | $61,115 | $45,887 | $49,999 | $57,151 | $72,428 | $83,838 |
| Middle school | $47,380 | $31,940 | $38,050 | $45,680 | $53,980 | $67,160 |
| High school | $61,742 | $41,956 | $49,885 | $61,175 | $73,510 | $83,205 |
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General Facts
- Staff: 3,392
- Full time teachers: 1,687
- Pupil to teacher ratio: 14 to 1
- Teacher assistants (instructional aides): 513
- Instructional Coordinators: 2
- Elementary Teachers: 849
- Kindergarten Teachers: 105
- Pre-K Teachers: 31
- High School Teachers: 332
- Pre-K to 12 Students: 23,662
Financial Statistics for Las Cruces Public Schools
Revenue
- Revenue from local sources: $30,001,000
- Revenue from state sources: $159,603,000
- Revenue from federal sources: $30,385,000
- Total revenue: $219,989,000
Expenses
- Expenditures on instruction: $118,764,000
- Expenditures on teacher salary: $120,939,000
- Expenditures on teacher benefits: $38,812,000
- Expenditures per student: $15,000
- Total expenditures: $208,935,000
Breakdown of Teacher Salary Expenses
- Teacher salary expenses on regular education: $44,673,000
- Teacher salary expenses on special education: $17,378,000
- Teacher salary expenses on vocational education: $1,676,000
Information on Schools within Las Cruces Public Schools
Elementary Schools within the Las Cruces Public Schools
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Alameda Elementary
505 South Mainsuite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001 505-880-3744
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15 to 1 | 21 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Booker T. Washington
505 South Mainsuite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001 505-527-5800
|
|
12 to 1 | 28 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Central Elementary
207 High St
Lordsburg, NM 88045 505-542-9361
|
|
17 to 1 | 6 | 5th Grade | 6th Grade |
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Cesar Chavez Elementary
505 South Mainsuite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001 505-527-5800
|
|
13 to 1 | 45 | Prekindergarten | 2nd Grade |
|
Columbia Elementary
4555 Elks Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88005 505-527-5800
|
|
13 to 1 | 36 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Conlee Elementary
505 South Mainsuite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001 505-527-5800
|
|
13 to 1 | 41 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Desert Hills Elementary
505 South Mainsuite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001 505-527-5800
|
|
17 to 1 | 40 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Dona Ana Elementary
505 South Mainsuite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001 505-527-5800
|
|
12 to 1 | 34 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
East Picacho Elementary
505 South Mainsuite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001 505-527-5800
|
|
16 to 1 | 33 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Fairacres Elementary
505 South Mainsuite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001 505-527-5800
|
|
15 to 1 | 23 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Hermosa Hgts Elementary
505 South Mainsuite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001 505-527-5800
|
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14 to 1 | 33 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
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Highland Elementary
100 East Placeains
Clovis, NM 88101 505-527-5800
|
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18 to 1 | 44 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
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Hillrise Elementary
505 South Mainsuite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001 505-527-5800
|
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16 to 1 | 31 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
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Jornada Elementary
505 South Mainsuite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001 505-527-5800
|
|
15 to 1 | 36 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Loma Heights Elementary
505 South Mainsuite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001 505-527-5800
|
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13 to 1 | 33 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
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Mac Arthur Elementary
505 South Mainsuite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001 505-527-5800
|
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14 to 1 | 30 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
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Mesilla Elementary
505 South Mainsuite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001 505-527-5800
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13 to 1 | 26 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
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Mesilla Park Elementary
505 South Mainsuite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001 505-527-5800
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14 to 1 | 37 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
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Sonoma Elementary
4201 Northrise Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88011 505-527-5800
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17 to 1 | 36 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
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Sunrise Elementary
1000 County Line Rd
Anthony, NM 88081 505-882-6203
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15 to 1 | 35 | Kindergarten | 6th Grade |
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Tombaugh Elementary
505 South Mainsuite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001 505-527-5800
|
|
15 to 1 | 44 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
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University Hills Ele
505 South Mainsuite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001 505-527-5800
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13 to 1 | 32 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
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Valley View Elementary
1400 South Washington
Roswell, NM 88201 505-527-5800
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14 to 1 | 36 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
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White Sands Elementary
505 South Mainsuite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001 505-527-5800
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14 to 1 | 18 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
Middle Schools within the Las Cruces Public Schools
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Camino Real Middle
505 South Mainsuite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88011 505-527-5800
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17 to 1 | 64 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
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La Academia Dolores
1480 North Main
Las Cruces, NM 88001 505-527-5800
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11 to 1 | 11 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
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Lynn Middle
505 South Mainsuite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001 505-527-5800
|
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14 to 1 | 54 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
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Picacho Middle
505 South Mainsuite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001 505-527-5800
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15 to 1 | 51 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
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Sierra Middle
615 South Sycamore Ave
Roswell, NM 88201 505-627-2511
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16 to 1 | 37 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
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Vista Middle
505 South Mainsuite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001 505-527-5800
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16 to 1 | 53 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
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White Sands Middle
505 South Mainsuite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001 505-527-5800
|
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16 to 1 | 7 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
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Zia Middle
505 South Mainsuite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001 505-527-5800
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15 to 1 | 58 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
High Schools within the Las Cruces Public Schools
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Alma D'arte Charter
402 West Couroute
Las Cruces, NM 88006 505-527-5800
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11 to 1 | 15 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
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Las Cruces High
505 South Mainsuite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001 505-527-5800
|
|
17 to 1 | 142 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
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Las Montanas Charter
Las Cruces, NM 88001 505-527-5800
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16 to 1 | 12 | 9th Grade | 11th Grade |
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Mayfield High
505 South Mainsuite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001 505-527-5800
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18 to 1 | 130 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
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Onate High
505 South Mainsuite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001 505-527-5800
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19 to 1 | 110 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
Other Schools within the Las Cruces Public Schools (Alternative, Special Education)
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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San Andres Learning
Us Hwy 28
Mesilla, NM 88046 505-527-5800
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7 to 1 | 23 | 6th Grade | 12th Grade |
General District Statistics
- Per capita income: $16,083
- Median family income: $38,363
- Median male income: $19,218
- Median female income: $11,955
- Median income of a renter: $18,359
- Median income of a home owner: $40,974
- Number of Households making:
10 - 25k 25 - 40k 40 - 60k 60 - 100k 100k+ 9,375 6,250 6,245 5,955 2,295
