Gadsden Elementary

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Gadsden Elementary ranks 187 th of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Gadsden Elementary is a public elementary school located in Sunland Park, New Mexico, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 419 students. The school is part of the Gadsden District, which is ranked 67 out of 119 districts in New Mexico and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Gadsden Elementary's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science, is generally lower than the state average. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 34% in ELA, 31% in Mathematics, and 34% in Science, compared to the state averages of 39%, 25%, and 36%, respectively. Compared to nearby schools in the Gadsden District, Gadsden Elementary's performance is mixed, outperforming some schools like Chaparral Elementary and Vado Elementary, but underperforming others, like La Union Elementary and Anthony Elementary.

Gadsden Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, from ranking 96 out of 383 New Mexico elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 187 out of 433 in 2023-2024. This trend suggests that the school's academic performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with 100% of its students receiving this benefit in the past three school years, indicating that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to its lower academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

1440 Hwy 478
Sunland Park, NM 88063

(575) 882-3050

District: Gadsden

SchoolDigger Rank:
187^th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,279

Students who attend Gadsden Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Gadsden Middle
High:	Gadsden High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 419

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

98.1%

African American:

1.2%

White:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gadsden Elementary ranks better than 56.8% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 9^th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Gadsden School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.49. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.1%), African American (1.2%), White (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Gadsden School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gadsden Elementary is 13. 10 elementary schools in the Gadsden School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Gadsden Elementary employs 32.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gadsden Elementary is $9,279. 12 elementary schools in the Gadsden School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gadsden Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Gadsden Elementary 187^th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Gadsden Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Gadsden:

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

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Rank History for Gadsden Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Gadsden Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2013	56.95	160^th	412	61.2%
2014	54.86	179^th	442	59.5%
2015	59.43	130^th	421	69.1%
2016	70.16	90^th	410	78.0%
2017	72.35	74^th	374	80.2%
2018	68.23	96^th	383	74.9%
2019	67.19	109^th	396	72.5%
2022	57.78	130^th	420	69.0%
2023	59.87	164^th	435	62.3%
2024	51.49	187^th	433	56.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gadsden Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	41.46	45^th	83	45.8%
2019	42.15	56^th	98	42.9%
2022	41.74	126^th	203	37.9%
2023	33.90	149^th	191	22.0%
2024	29.83	134^th	166	19.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gadsden Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	80.09	34^th	356	90.4%
2019	78.46	47^th	361	87.0%
2022	66.45	72^nd	410	82.4%
2023	70.27	123^rd	426	71.1%
2024	47.37	120^th	237	49.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Gadsden Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	59.84	111^th	339	67.3%
2019	60.12	109^th	343	68.2%
2022	53.57	125^th	395	68.4%
2023	67.60	116^th	390	70.3%
2024	60.16	129^th	393	67.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Gadsden Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	67.50	78^th	333	76.6%
2019	66.03	79^th	337	76.6%
2022	52.16	133^rd	392	66.1%
2023	45.31	215^th	414	48.1%
2024	38.66	235^th	410	42.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gadsden Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	74.94	50^th	329	84.8%
2019	72.12	53^rd	320	83.4%
2022	61.34	88^th	389	77.4%
2023	66.18	121^st	395	69.4%
2024	55.53	156^th	390	60.0%

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Rank History for White students at Gadsden Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.55	173^rd	413	58.1%

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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.

Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Gadsden Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Total
2011	7	0	509	0	516
2012	10	0	534	0	544
2013	13	0	516	0	529
2014	7	2	515	0	524
2015	7	2	499	0	508
2016	5	3	490	0	498
2017	7	1	503	0	511
2018	9	0	496	0	505
2019	5	0	483	0	488
2020	8	1	440	0	449
2021	7	1	434	0	442
2022	6	2	414	1	423
2023	3	5	411	0	419

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 Gadsden Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	516	31.2	16.5	99.4
2012	544	31.1	17.4	99.4
2013	529	32.9	16.0	99.4
2014	524	33.3	15.7	99.4
2015	508	35.0	14.5	99.4
2016	498	34.0	14.6	100
2017	511	33.3	15.3	100
2018	505	32.0	15.7	100
2019	488	34.6	14.0	100
2020	449	34.6	12.9	100
2021	442	34.5	12.7	100
2022	423	34.5	12.2	100
2023	419	32.1	13.0	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 Gadsden Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	516	31.2	16.5	99.4
2012	544	31.1	17.4	99.4
2013	529	32.9	16.0	99.4
2014	524	33.3	15.7	99.4
2015	508	35.0	14.5	99.4
2016	498	34.0	14.6	100
2017	511	33.3	15.3	100
2018	505	32.0	15.7	100
2019	488	34.6	14.0	100
2020	449	34.6	12.9	100
2021	442	34.5	12.7	100
2022	423	34.5	12.2	100
2023	419	32.1	13.0	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gadsden Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,279

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gadsden Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 109^th of 396 Elementary schools	Ranks 164^th of 435 Elementary schools	10.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Gadsden Elementary)	50	29.6	20.4%
3rd Grade Language Arts (Gadsden)	44	25.6	18.4%
3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	30	31.8	1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gadsden Elementary)	42	11.1	30.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gadsden)	40	18.7	21.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	32	22.5	9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Gadsden Elementary)	35	39.3	4.3%
4th Grade Language Arts (Gadsden)	36	31.7	4.3%
4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	30	35.2	5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gadsden Elementary)	35	37.7	2.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gadsden)	34	26	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	27	24.5	2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Gadsden Elementary)	58	37.5	20.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Gadsden)	35	27.9	7.1%
5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	33	35.7	2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gadsden Elementary)	24	42.2	18.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gadsden)	24	30.9	6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	24	30.7	6.7%
6th Grade Language Arts (Gadsden Elementary)	45	51.9	6.9%
6th Grade Language Arts (Gadsden)	43	34.1	8.9%
6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	31	32.9	1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Gadsden Elementary)	29	57.7	28.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Gadsden)	26	38.1	12.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	19	32.5	13.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	488	419	14.1%
African American	0	5
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	483	411	14.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	5	3	40%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Gadsden Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NM-ASR Science (2024)	NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2024)	NM-MSSA Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM-ASR Science All Grades	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Gadsden Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1440 Hwy 478	Sunland Park	88063	Do�a Ana County	Gadsden	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 882-3050	419	32	13.0	100.0%	3 (0.7%)	5 (1.2%)	411 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51.5	187^th of 433 public elementary schools	56.8%		59.9	164^th of 435 public elementary schools	62.3%	23	34.0	34.0	31.0	$9,279
Anthony Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	609 Church St	Anthony	88021	Do�a Ana County	Gadsden	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 882-6203	324	26	12.4	100.0%	19 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	305 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77.6	88^th of 433 public elementary schools	79.7%		72.4	108^th of 435 public elementary schools	75.2%	20	24.0	49.0	48.0	$10,061
Loma Linda Elementary	Public	K-6	1451 Donaldson Ave	Anthony	88021	Do�a Ana County	Gadsden	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 882-6203	297	24	12.1	100.0%	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	293 (98.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69.4	118^th of 433 public elementary schools	72.7%		48.2	209^th of 435 public elementary schools	52.0%	91	21.0	46.0	40.0	$10,935
Berino Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	455 Shrode Rd	Anthony	88021	Do�a Ana County	Gadsden	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 882-6203	353	29	12.3	100.0%	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	349 (98.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.9	322^nd of 433 public elementary schools	25.6%		24.9	340^th of 435 public elementary schools	21.8%	18	9.0	26.0	20.0	$10,604
La Union Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	875 Mercantile	Anthony	88021	Do�a Ana County	Gadsden	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 882-6203	366	24	15.1	100.0%	31 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	334 (91.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	79.3	81^st of 433 public elementary schools	81.3%		65	139^th of 435 public elementary schools	68.0%	58	36.0	54.0	38.0	$10,430
Vado Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	330 Holguin Rd	Vado	88072	Do�a Ana County	Gadsden	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 882-6203	327	28	11.6	100.0%	6 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	320 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29.7	305^th of 433 public elementary schools	29.6%		36.3	278^th of 435 public elementary schools	36.1%	27	13.0	28.0	21.0	$10,558
Santa Teresa Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	201 Commerciantes	Santa Teresa	88008	Do�a Ana County	Gadsden	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 882-6203	501	35	14.3	100.0%	42 (8.4%)	2 (0.4%)	455 (90.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54.9	171^st of 433 public elementary schools	60.5%		62.4	155^th of 435 public elementary schools	64.4%	16	31.0	45.0	24.0	$8,637
North Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	300 Cascade Ave	San Miguel	88058	Do�a Ana County	Gadsden	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 882-6203	265	22	11.9	100.0%	9 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	255 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59.9	144^th of 433 public elementary schools	66.7%		46.6	216^th of 435 public elementary schools	50.3%	72	28.0	37.0	38.0	$10,326
Mesquite Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	205 Nm Hwy 228	Mesquite	88048	Do�a Ana County	Gadsden	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 882-6203	235	21	11.1	100.0%	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	232 (98.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$10,603
Desert Trail Elementary	Public	K-6	290 East Lisa	Chaparral	88021	Do�a Ana County	Gadsden	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 882-6203	496	30	16.4	100.0%	10 (2.0%)	2 (0.4%)	480 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54.1	174^th of 433 public elementary schools	59.8%		41.2	247^th of 435 public elementary schools	43.2%	73	23.0	34.0	36.0	$8,800

Frequently Asked Questions about Gadsden Elementary

Is Gadsden Elementary a good school?

Gadsden Elementary ranks 187^th of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Gadsden Elementary?

Students at Gadsden Elementary are 98% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Gadsden Elementary attend?

Students who attend Gadsden Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gadsden Middle
High : Gadsden High

How many students attend Gadsden Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 419 students attended Gadsden Elementary.

What district is Gadsden Elementary in?

Gadsden

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