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LOMA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY

505 SOUTH MAIN SUITE 249, LAS CRUCES, NM, 88001

LOMA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY

505 SOUTH MAIN SUITE 249, LAS CRUCES, NM, 88001

About LOMA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY

Loma Heights Elementary School is located at 1600 E Madrid Ave, Las Cruces, serving grades Pre-K through 5 under Las Cruces Public Schools. Its enrollment is about 479 students, with a student–teacher ratio of roughly 13:1. According to recent state test data, about 24% of students are proficient in math, and around 30% are proficient in reading. The student body is approximately 54% male and 46% female. The school strives to create a community-based and inclusive environment, which supports the academic and social-emotional development of its diverse student population. Residential properties close to Loma Heights Elementary are generally quite affordable. In the neighborhood, a typical home usually goes on the market for somewhere between $200,000 and $240,000, which a lot of families consider a reasonably priced option if they are thinking about living near the school. Teachers are often commended by parents for the support they give to the students and the fact that they keep communication lines open with the families. With its academic performance and focus on the community, Loma Heights Elementary School is gearing up to be one of the top elementary schools in New Mexico while still providing viable ????????????????education.

LOMA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY Contact Information

Address

505 SOUTH MAIN SUITE 249, LAS CRUCES, NM, 88001

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Phone

(575) 527-9546

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 24%
Reading 30%
State average proficiency is 24% in Math and 30% in Reading.
38
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
479
Total Students
$70383
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 131 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at LOMA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 8.98%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 88.1%
Black 1.88%
Two+ Races 0.84%
Native Am. 0.21%
White
8.98%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
88.1%
Black
1.88%
Two+ Races
0.84%
Native Am.
0.21%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 479
45.93%
220 Female
54.07%
259 Male

Student Population

479 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

479 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Loma Heights Elementary School held its Scholastic Book Fair in September 2024. The event offered students and families opportunities to explore and purchase books.

FAQ

Q1. What are some of the basic architecture ideas that Loma Heights teaches its students?

Ans. Students learn about stability and design by building structures with blocks, making simple floor plans, and comparing different types of buildings.

Q2. How does the school help students get into the habit of taking notes early?

Ans. Teachers show students how to draw quick symbols, label sketches, and make short lists so they can remember their ideas later.

Q3. What daily activities at Loma Heights help kids get better at recognizing patterns?

Ans. During hands-on activities that build basic reasoning, students sort things, add to sequences, and find patterns based on rules.

Q4. How does Loma Heights help people learn more about animals and their homes?

Ans. Students look into the features of habitats, compare the needs of different animals, and participate in discussions about adaptations based on what they see.

Q5. How does the school use simple logic games?

Ans. Students solve riddles, matching puzzles, and deduction challenges that are appropriate for their age and make them think carefully and use evidence to make decisions.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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