White Sands Elementary
School Overview
White Sands Elementary is a public school located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It is a school in Las Cruces Public Schools district.
According to the New Mexico state assessment result, about 52% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 57% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 297 students through grade PK to 8. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 21 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 297 students are attending White Sands Elementary. By gender, there are 153 and 144 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
White Sands Elementary offers the gifted and talented program. Total 9 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| White | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 9 | 3 | 6 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 21 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for White Sands Elementary and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. All teachers are certified. 71.4% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 21 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 21 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 5 | 23.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 4.8% |
| School counselors | - | - |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 57,684 Households |
| Population | 147,983 |
| Male | 75,607 |
| Female | 77,947 |
| Child Population | 44,942 |
| Total Housing Units | 65,187 Units |
| Average House Value | $160,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $787 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.50% |
| Average Household Income | $45,058 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.99% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Las Cruces Public Schools
In Las Cruces Public Schools, 40 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in LAS CRUCES, New Mexico
4 private schools are serving students in LAS CRUCES, New Mexico. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.