Picacho Middle School

Fairacres Elementary School provides learning opportunities for students in kindergarten through grade five. Its curriculum features classes in a variety of subjects, such as Title I reading, computer science and Spanish. The school offers art, music, resource and physical education programs. Fairacres Elementary School operates a library that provides a range of books and reference materials. The school also administers the English as a Second Language (ESL) program. It has a parent-teacher organization that conducts various fundraising events. In addition, the school offers Battle of the Books, which is an extracurricular reading program for students in grades four and five. It is governed by Las Cruces Public Schools, which operates elementary, middle and high schools. Fairacres Elementary School is located in Las Cruces, N.M.

East Picacho Elementary School has been operational for more than 20 years and is located in Las Cruces, N.M. The school has an annual enrollment of more than 500 students in kindergarten through grade five. It has a parent-teacher organization that participates in information and training programs and encourages the participation of parents and others within the school community. The school core curriculum includes speech and language, art, special education, math, science, social studies, music, health and physical education. In addition, the school provides breakfast and lunch options to students. East Picacho Elementary School is governed by Las Cruces Public Schools, which also governs other elementary, middle and high schools.

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.