MacArthur Elementary School-Head Start - Head Start Program in Las Cruces, NM

MacArthur Elementary School-Head Start is a federally funded head start program in Las Cruces, NM (88005). No state quality rating is published for this listing; confirm licensing, services, and availability directly with the provider.

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Contact details

Telephone: 575-527-9556

Street address: 655 4th St, Las Cruces, NM 88005

County: Doã±a Ana County

How to verify MacArthur Elementary School-Head Start

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Ownership & operation

Legal name: las_cruces_school_district_2_nm. Provider type: Head Start. Confirm current ownership and operation with the provider.

About head start programs in Las Cruces

Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs that combine early education with nutrition, developmental screening, and family support. Programs are generally free for eligible families and prioritize children from low-income households, children in foster care, and children with disabilities.

To compare Head Start programs, confirm eligibility and application steps, and ask about hours, transportation, meals, and how the program coordinates with services your family already uses. Local programs can differ in schedules and offerings. For local alternatives, browse the Head Start Programs directory for Las Cruces, the Doã±a Ana County head start programs list, or all care types in Las Cruces.

For context, this directory lists 23 head start programs in Las Cruces; 31 across Doã±a Ana County; 4 in ZIP 88005.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 88005 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 88005

Other head start programs in Las Cruces

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Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program LCDF Early Head Start-Central Las Cruces, NM 88005 Capacity 870.9 mi Head Start Program Valley View Elementary School-Head Start Las Cruces, NM 88001 Capacity 271.7 mi Head Start Program Hermosa Heights Elementary School-Head Start Las Cruces, NM 88001 Capacity 161.9 mi Head Start Program Loma Heights Elementary School-Head Start Las Cruces, NM 88001 Capacity 162.0 mi Head Start Program Fairacres Elementary School-Head Start Las Cruces, NM 88007 Capacity 182.9 mi Head Start Program University Hills Elementary School-Head Start Las Cruces, NM 88001 Capacity 332.9 mi Head Start Program Mesilla Elementary School-Head Start Mesilla, NM 88046 Capacity 162.9 mi Head Start Program Mesilla Park Elementary School-Head Start Las Cruces, NM 88005 Capacity 163.1 mi

Straight-line distances estimated from ZIP-centroid coordinates, not driving distance. Confirm a provider's location directly.

Key facts

Care type	Head Start Program
State quality rating	Not state-rated
Licensed capacity	16
Ownership	—
Provider type	Head Start
Source record ID	hs-06CH012702-6826

Frequently asked questions

Is MacArthur Elementary School-Head Start rated by the state?

No. MacArthur Elementary School-Head Start appears as a federally funded head start program in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF), a source that does not publish state quality ratings, inspection results, or quality measures. Confirm licensing, services, and availability directly with the provider.

Is MacArthur Elementary School-Head Start state-licensed?

This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. MacArthur Elementary School-Head Start appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-06CH012702-6826. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.

Where is MacArthur Elementary School-Head Start located?

655 4th St, Las Cruces, NM 88005. The provider sits in Doã±a Ana County. Contact phone: 575-527-9556.

Where does this information come from?

This listing is drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) (processing date 2026-10-07). It is not a state quality record. Confirm current details directly with the provider before making care decisions.

How many head start programs are near Las Cruces?

This directory lists 23 head start programs in Las Cruces and 31 in Doã±a Ana County, including 4 in ZIP 88005. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:06CH012702). Processing date: 2026-10-07. See the methodology page for normalization details. This profile is informational only and is not a substitute for visiting a provider.

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