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Vado Elementary

Summary:

Vado Elementary is a public elementary school located in Vado, New Mexico, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 327 students. The school is part of the Gadsden school district, which is ranked 67 out of 119 districts in New Mexico and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Vado Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were significantly lower than the state and district averages in English Language Arts (28% vs. 39% and 37%), Mathematics (21% vs. 25% and 26%), and Science (13% vs. 36% and 31%). The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 167 out of 396 elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 305 out of 433 in 2023-2024. Vado Elementary's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as male students and special education students, who rank in the bottom 25% of New Mexico elementary schools.

Vado Elementary's performance is significantly lower than that of nearby schools within the Gadsden district, such as La Union Elementary, Anthony Elementary, and Loma Linda Elementary, which have higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings. Even when compared to schools outside the Gadsden district but within a reasonable distance, such as Mesquite Elementary and North Valley Elementary, Vado Elementary still lags behind in academic achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 330 Holguin Rd
       Vado, NM  88072

(575) 882-6203

District: Gadsden

SchoolDigger Rank:
305th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,558 Help


Students who attend Vado Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Gadsden Middle
High:    Gadsden High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  327

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.9%
White:
1.8%
African American:
0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Vado Elementary ranks worse than 70.4% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 13th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Gadsden School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.72. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.9%), White (1.8%), African American (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Gadsden School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vado Elementary is 11.6, which is the 4th best among 14 elementary schools in the Gadsden School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vado Elementary is $10,558, which is the 5th highest among 14 elementary schools in the Gadsden School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vado Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Vado Elementary 305th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Vado Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Male students:
Hispanic students:


Gadsden:

SchoolDigger ranks Gadsden 67th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Vado Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Vado Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 29.33 295th 390 24.4%
2007 25.59 324th 398 18.6%
2008 44.88 221st 405 45.4%
2009 51.95 192nd 411 53.3%
2010 60.24 150th 419 64.2%
2011 46.00 212th 402 47.3%
2012 30.65 291st 398 26.9%
2013 33.41 293rd 412 28.9%
2014 45.86 238th 442 46.2%
2015 28.94 306th 421 27.3%
2016 40.32 233rd 410 43.2%
2017 52.62 142nd 374 62.0%
2018 31.97 260th 383 32.1%
2019 51.73 167th 396 57.8%
2022 27.08 294th 420 30.0%
2023 36.35 278th 435 36.1%
2024 29.72 305th 433 29.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Vado Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.58 52nd 83 37.3%
2019 67.62 22nd 98 77.6%
2022 27.41 165th 203 18.7%
2023 28.96 168th 191 12.0%
2024 43.89 105th 166 36.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Vado Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 21.57 95th 99 4.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vado Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.49 214th 356 39.9%
2019 62.03 104th 361 71.2%
2022 31.93 250th 410 39.0%
2023 42.49 250th 426 41.3%
2024 31.70 157th 237 33.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Vado Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.79 230th 339 32.2%
2019 58.31 115th 343 66.5%
2022 33.72 237th 395 40.0%
2023 42.09 225th 390 42.3%
2024 35.84 241st 393 38.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Vado Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.22 234th 333 29.7%
2019 45.64 164th 337 51.3%
2022 20.69 287th 392 26.8%
2023 27.24 308th 414 25.6%
2024 25.95 310th 410 24.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Vado Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.15 214th 329 35.0%
2019 54.84 122nd 320 61.9%
2022 28.98 253rd 389 35.0%
2023 37.05 256th 395 35.2%
2024 34.75 252nd 390 35.4%
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Rank History for White students at Vado Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.18 295th 413 28.6%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Vado Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 6 0 0 454 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2007 7 0 0 462 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2008 7 0 0 472 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2009 8 0 0 474 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2010 11 0 0 480 0 0 0 0 491
2011 9 0 0 467 0 0 0 0 476
2012 9 0 0 459 0 0 0 0 468
2013 4 0 0 459 0 0 0 0 463
2014 5 0 0 470 0 0 0 0 475
2015 7 1 0 453 0 0 0 0 461
2016 6 0 0 458 0 0 0 0 464
2017 6 0 0 453 0 0 0 0 459
2018 4 0 0 439 0 0 0 0 443
2019 8 0 0 400 0 0 0 0 408
2020 6 1 0 395 0 0 0 0 402
2021 3 0 0 358 0 0 0 0 361
2022 5 1 0 352 0 0 0 0 358
2023 6 1 0 320 0 0 0 0 327

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vado Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 460 31.0 14.8 99.3
2007 469 33.1 14.2 99.4
2008 479 37.3 12.8 99.4
2009 482 36.0 13.4 99.4
2010 491 33.3 14.7 83.3
2011 476 32.3 14.7 99.4
2012 468 32.8 14.2 99.4
2013 463 33.6 13.7 99.4
2014 475 33.5 14.1 99.4
2015 461 36.0 12.8 90.7
2016 464 35.0 13.2 100
2017 459 33.9 13.5 100
2018 443 31.8 13.9 100
2019 408 31.0 13.1 100
2020 402 30.2 13.2 100
2021 361 29.1 12.3 100
2022 358 30.2 11.8 100
2023 327 28.0 11.6 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Vado Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 460 31.0 14.8 99.3
2007 469 33.1 14.2 99.4
2008 479 37.3 12.8 99.4
2009 482 36.0 13.4 99.4
2010 491 33.3 14.7 83.3
2011 476 32.3 14.7 99.4
2012 468 32.8 14.2 99.4
2013 463 33.6 13.7 99.4
2014 475 33.5 14.1 99.4
2015 461 36.0 12.8 90.7
2016 464 35.0 13.2 100
2017 459 33.9 13.5 100
2018 443 31.8 13.9 100
2019 408 31.0 13.1 100
2020 402 30.2 13.2 100
2021 361 29.1 12.3 100
2022 358 30.2 11.8 100
2023 327 28.0 11.6 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Vado Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,558

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vado Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 167th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 278th of 435 Elementary schools
 21.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Vado Elementary)4519.3
 25.7%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Gadsden)4425.6
 18.4%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vado Elementary)448.8
 35.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Gadsden)4018.7
 21.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Vado Elementary)3018.8
 11.2%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Gadsden)3631.7
 4.3%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vado Elementary)2318.8
 4.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Gadsden)3426
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Vado Elementary)3719.6
 17.4%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Gadsden)3527.9
 7.1%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vado Elementary)1926.8
 7.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Gadsden)2430.9
 6.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%
6th Grade Language Arts (Vado Elementary)4532.3
 12.7%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Gadsden)4334.1
 8.9%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Vado Elementary)2035.4
 15.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Gadsden)2638.1
 12.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1932.5
 13.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students408327
 19.9%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic400320
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White86
 25%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Vado Elementary

Students at Vado Elementary are 98% Hispanic, 2% White.

Vado Elementary ranks 305th of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 327 students attended Vado Elementary.

Students who attend Vado Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gadsden Middle
High : Gadsden High


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