La Mesa Elementary School serves 309 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
309 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
96%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend La Mesa Elementary School?
309 students attend La Mesa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of La Mesa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does La Mesa Elementary School offer ?
La Mesa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is La Mesa Elementary School part of?
La Mesa Elementary School is part of Gadsden Independent Schools School District.
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