Columbia Elemantary

Established in 1969, Jornada Elementary School is a coeducational institution that is governed by Las Cruces Public Schools, which operates more than 35 schools and has an enrollment of nearly 24,000 students. The school has a staff of more than 35 full-time certified teachers and paraprofessionals. In addition to regular subjects, Jornada Elementary School offers classes in physical education, art and music, foreign languages, bilingual programs, and special and technology education. The school has educational and business associations with Albertsons, Cici s Pizza, Sam s Club and the Las Cruces Fire Department. Located in Las Cruces, N.M., Jornada Elementary School teaches over 500 students in kindergarten through fifth grade.

Established in 1986, Highland Elementary School provides academic education to students in grades kindergarten through five. The school has an enrollment of more than 700 students and employs over 45 full-time teachers. It organizes various extracurricular activities, including Red Ribbon Week, Halloween Parade and Thanksgiving. The school has a counseling department that assists students on various topics, such as social skills, family issues, anger management, drug abuse prevention and career education. Its facility includes a library, media center, auditorium, gymnasium and cafeteria. The school also provides health, food and transportation services to students. Highland Elementary School is affiliated with Las Cruces Public Schools and is located in Las Cruces, N.M.

Founded in 1966, Loma Heights Elementary School is a dual language educational institution that serves more than 400 students in kindergarten through grade five. The school s facilities include a library, computer laboratory, playground, as well as classrooms and faculty offices. It offers a variety of academic enrichment programs and extracurricular activities. Loma Heights Elementary School employs a staff of over 30 teachers. The school is a part of Las Cruces Public Schools, which operates elementary and middle schools. The district s schools provide instructional services in a range of subjects, such as algebra, geometry, biology, chemistry, physics, and earth and physical science.