Fairacres Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

4501 W Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM

Fairacres Neighborhood

Las Cruces Public Schools

407 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
14%

Reading Proficiency
33%

C+

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

33%

Math Proficiency

14%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 29	Full Time Teachers 29
Teachers in First or Second Year 24.3%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

424:1

Student Diversity

Male 51.1%	Female 48.9%
Hispanic 86.9%	White 9.9%
Black 1.5%	Asian or Pacific Islander <1%
Two or more races <1%	Native American <1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

10/20/2023

The teachers and those in charge of this are very classy and friendlyNasser Gamil

5.0 parent

1/29/2014

Fairacres Elementary received every child with smiles and high fives as they get dropped off every morning. I love the positive environment. Mrs. Norris is very active with the students and parents.

5.0 parent

10/20/2010

I love this school because the staff is great, from the Principal down thru the custodians, they all look after the students. My daughter who has Dyslexia, is giving all the help she needs and if its not available at Fairacres, they go above and beyond the call of normal duties to get her the resour...

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Average Price per Sq Ft

$191

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Average Home Value

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Median Lot Size

33,105 Sq Ft

% Renters

19%

Average Household Income

$57,541

% of College Grads

8.9%

Median Age

Average House Size

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% Commercial Property

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New Mexico Dona Ana County Las Cruces 88007 Fairacres

Fairacres Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Las Cruces, NM and is served by the Las Cruces Public Schools in New Mexico. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 407 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 33% are proficient in reading. Fairacres Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $334,956. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mayfield High School, Rio Grande Preparatory Institute, Alma d'Arte Charter High School, and more. Learn more about what Las Cruces has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fairacres Elementary School.

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