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Gadsden Elementary School

1440 Hwy 478
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 419 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Gadsden Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 419 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 30% in NM
  • : 37% (Top 20%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Gadsden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Gadsden Elementary School's student population of 419 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
419 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Gadsden Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gadsden Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NM)
#214 out of 810 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Gadsden Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gadsden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gadsden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Gadsden Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
98%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Gadsden Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Gadsden Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Gadsden Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Gadsden Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Gadsden Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gadsden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gadsden Elementary School's ranking?
Gadsden Elementary School is ranked #214 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Gadsden Elementary School often compared to?
Gadsden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berino Elementary School, Anthony Elementary School, Hermosa Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Gadsden Elementary School?
419 students attend Gadsden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Gadsden Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gadsden Elementary School?
Gadsden Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gadsden Elementary School offer ?
Gadsden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Gadsden Elementary School part of?
Gadsden Elementary School is part of Gadsden Independent Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 419 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 37% (Top 20%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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