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Fairacres Elementary

4501 West Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88007, United States

+1 (575) 527-9606

http://fairacres.lcps.net/o/fes

1.9

Overall Rating

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Fairacres Elementary Overview

About This School

Fairacres Elementary is a public elementary in Las Cruces, New Mexico, serving 405 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate 26% proficiency in ELA and 11% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 13:1 student-teacher ratio with 31 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $79,051. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at Fairacres Elementary are 51% male and 49% female. The demographic makeup of the school is 87% Hispanic, 10% White, and 1% Black.

405

Total Students

PK-5

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

31 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts26%

Mathematics11%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Doña Ana County

Students per Counselor

405:1

Fairacres Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

26%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 35%State Avg: 34%

11%

Mathematics

City Avg: 24%State Avg: 25%

N/A

Science

Class Information

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 10.8:1

State Avg: 13.5:1

405

Students per Counselor

Fairacres Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$79,051

City Avg: $79,810

State Avg: $70,053

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1

Students per Counselor405:1

Fairacres Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

51.11%

Male

48.89%

Female

Total Enrollment: 405 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White9.88%

Hispanic86.91%

Asian0.49%

Black1.48%

Two or More Races0.49%

Native American0.49%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fairacres Elementary

Q: What is Fairacres Elementary?

A: Fairacres Elementary is a elementary public located in Las Cruces.

Q: How many students attend Fairacres Elementary?

A: Fairacres Elementary has approximately 405 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairacres Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Fairacres Elementary is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about Fairacres Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Fairacres Elementary - Las Cruces, NM

Quick Facts about Fairacres Elementary
School Name	Fairacres Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	4501 West Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88007, Las Cruces, NM
County	Doña Ana County
Phone	+1 (575) 527-9606
Total Students	405
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	31
Rating	1.9/10
ELA Proficiency	26%
Math Proficiency	11%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Fairacres Elementary

What is Fairacres Elementary?

Fairacres Elementary is a elementary public located in Las Cruces.

How many students attend Fairacres Elementary?

Fairacres Elementary has approximately 405 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairacres Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Fairacres Elementary is 13:1.

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