Dona Ana Headstart Elementary School serves 17 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment was 88% 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
Total Students
17 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
3 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
88%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
74%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dona Ana Headstart Elementary School?
17 students attend Dona Ana Headstart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Dona Ana Headstart Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are White.
What grades does Dona Ana Headstart Elementary School offer ?
Dona Ana Headstart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Dona Ana Headstart Elementary School part of?
Dona Ana Headstart Elementary School is part of Las Cruces Public Schools School District.
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