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David Skeet Elementary

Summary:

David Skeet Elementary is a public elementary school located in Vanderwagen, New Mexico, serving grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 250 students. The school is part of the Gallup school district, which is ranked 97 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

David Skeet Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New Mexico elementary schools, with a ranking between 301-438 out of 383-442 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly below the state and district averages, with only 19% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 10% in mathematics, and 12% in science. Compared to nearby schools like Red Rock Elementary and Indian Hills Elementary, David Skeet Elementary performs significantly worse. The school's high percentage of Native American students and 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate suggest that socioeconomic factors play a significant role in the school's academic challenges.

The persistent low performance and lack of improvement at David Skeet Elementary over the past decade indicate that the underlying factors contributing to the school's struggles may be deeply rooted and difficult to address. Addressing the opportunity gaps for the school's Native American students and the impact of economic disadvantage on academic outcomes will likely require targeted interventions and sustained efforts to improve the educational experience for the students at David Skeet Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 Rt 45 Jones Ranch Rd
       Vanderwagen, NM  87326

(505) 721-1700

District: Gallup

SchoolDigger Rank:
401st of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,083 Help


Students who attend David Skeet Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Gallup Middle
High:    Miyamura High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  252

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
77.0%
Hispanic:
13.9%
White:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details David Skeet Elementary ranks worse than 92.6% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks last among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Gallup School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (77%), Hispanic (13.9%), White (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at David Skeet Elementary is 14.8, which is the 2nd best among 16 elementary schools in the Gallup School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at David Skeet Elementary is $13,083, which is the 4th highest among 16 elementary schools in the Gallup School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

David Skeet Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks David Skeet Elementary 401st of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See David Skeet Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Gallup:

SchoolDigger ranks Gallup 97th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for David Skeet Elementary

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Rank History for all students at David Skeet Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 12.34 371st 389 4.6%
2006 6.44 382nd 390 2.1%
2007 22.82 337th 398 15.3%
2008 11.87 386th 405 4.7%
2009 5.11 405th 411 1.5%
2010 6.18 416th 419 0.7%
2011 5.98 397th 402 1.2%
2012 11.72 382nd 398 4.0%
2013 5.39 407th 412 1.2%
2014 6.16 438th 442 0.9%
2015 35.72 256th 421 39.2%
2016 38.24 247th 410 39.8%
2017 33.74 238th 374 36.4%
2018 24.38 301st 383 21.4%
2019 24.26 312th 396 21.2%
2022 20.99 339th 420 19.3%
2023 8.74 425th 435 2.3%
2024 12.79 401st 433 7.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at David Skeet Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.36 54th 83 34.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at David Skeet Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.38 266th 356 25.3%
2019 29.29 271st 361 24.9%
2022 23.75 297th 410 27.6%
2023 7.73 416th 426 2.3%
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Rank History for Female students at David Skeet Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.01 209th 339 38.3%
2019 37.32 211th 343 38.5%
2023 7.90 386th 390 1.0%
2024 12.93 366th 393 6.9%
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Rank History for Male students at David Skeet Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.68 278th 333 16.5%
2019 38.24 203rd 337 39.8%
2022 19.85 294th 392 25.0%
2023 8.05 413th 414 0.2%
2024 10.74 397th 410 3.2%
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Rank History for Native American students at David Skeet Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.30 30th 48 37.5%
2019 32.93 47th 64 26.6%
2022 24.88 84th 99 15.2%
2023 12.54 89th 92 3.3%
2024 21.98 67th 79 15.2%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Open Quote The school has made such growth this last year. It now has a "B" from the state of New Mexico. I'm proud my students go to David Skeet. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, February 26, 2010

Open Quote david skeet elementary school is full of racism. Close Quote



Enrollment information for David Skeet Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 9 0 0 0 260 n/a n/a 0 269
1993 10 0 0 0 258 n/a n/a 0 268
1994 4 0 0 0 254 n/a n/a 0 258
1995 5 0 0 0 303 n/a n/a 0 308
1996 5 0 0 0 303 n/a n/a 0 308
1997 3 0 0 3 297 n/a n/a 0 303
1998 2 0 0 5 322 n/a n/a 0 329
1999 1 2 0 4 285 n/a n/a 0 292
2000 2 1 0 5 280 n/a n/a 0 288
2001 2 0 0 4 271 n/a n/a 0 277
2002 0 3 0 1 246 n/a n/a 0 250
2003 0 3 0 1 246 n/a n/a 0 250
2004 2 3 0 0 214 n/a n/a 0 219
2005 2 3 0 0 201 n/a n/a 0 206
2006 4 0 0 1 197 n/a n/a 0 202
2007 3 0 0 1 205 n/a n/a 0 209
2008 3 0 0 0 225 n/a n/a 0 228
2009 9 0 0 2 232 n/a n/a 0 243
2010 8 1 1 3 245 0 0 0 258
2011 3 1 0 0 230 0 0 0 234
2012 3 0 2 3 210 0 1 0 219
2013 3 0 0 2 214 0 1 0 220
2014 3 0 0 2 216 0 1 0 222
2015 3 0 0 5 193 0 2 0 203
2016 6 0 0 3 196 0 3 0 208
2017 7 0 0 5 171 0 2 0 185
2018 6 0 0 5 200 0 2 0 213
2019 5 0 1 6 208 0 5 0 225
2020 2 0 0 4 196 0 3 0 205
2021 1 0 0 5 174 0 2 0 182
2022 19 2 0 35 196 0 5 0 257
2023 18 2 1 34 194 0 1 0 250
2024 17 3 1 35 194 0 2 0 252

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 David Skeet Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 269 15.0 17.9 n/a
1993 268 15.0 17.9 n/a
1994 258 14.0 18.4 n/a
1995 308 14.0 22.0 n/a
1996 308 14.0 22.0 n/a
1997 303 17.0 17.8 n/a
1998 329 17.0 19.4 n/a
1999 292 19.0 15.4 91.8
2000 288 22.0 13.1 88.5
2001 277 24.0 11.5 92.4
2002 250 17.0 14.7 98
2003 250 17.0 14.7 98
2004 219 15.0 14.6 98.6
2005 206 15.0 13.7 97.1
2006 202 17.5 11.5 76.7
2007 209 24.5 8.5 90.9
2008 228 19.0 12.0 91.7
2009 243 19.0 12.8 91.8
2010 258 18.0 14.3 98.8
2011 234 20.0 11.7 98.7
2012 219 19.0 11.5 98.6
2013 220 19.0 11.5 96.8
2014 222 17.0 13.0 95.5
2015 203 17.0 11.9 94.1
2016 208 18.0 11.5 100
2017 185 16.0 11.5 100
2018 213 15.0 14.2 100
2019 225 18.0 12.5 100
2020 205 16.0 12.8 100
2021 182 14.0 13.0 100
2022 257 13.0 19.7 100
2023 250 13.0 19.2 100
2024 252 17.0 14.8 98.4

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 David Skeet Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 269 15.0 17.9 n/a
1993 268 15.0 17.9 n/a
1994 258 14.0 18.4 n/a
1995 308 14.0 22.0 n/a
1996 308 14.0 22.0 n/a
1997 303 17.0 17.8 n/a
1998 329 17.0 19.4 n/a
1999 292 19.0 15.4 91.8
2000 288 22.0 13.1 88.5
2001 277 24.0 11.5 92.4
2002 250 17.0 14.7 98
2003 250 17.0 14.7 98
2004 219 15.0 14.6 98.6
2005 206 15.0 13.7 97.1
2006 202 17.5 11.5 76.7
2007 209 24.5 8.5 90.9
2008 228 19.0 12.0 91.7
2009 243 19.0 12.8 91.8
2010 258 18.0 14.3 98.8
2011 234 20.0 11.7 98.7
2012 219 19.0 11.5 98.6
2013 220 19.0 11.5 96.8
2014 222 17.0 13.0 95.5
2015 203 17.0 11.9 94.1
2016 208 18.0 11.5 100
2017 185 16.0 11.5 100
2018 213 15.0 14.2 100
2019 225 18.0 12.5 100
2020 205 16.0 12.8 100
2021 182 14.0 13.0 100
2022 257 13.0 19.7 100
2023 250 13.0 19.2 100
2024 252 17.0 14.8 98.4

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 David Skeet Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,083

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

Impact of COVID-19 on David Skeet 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 312th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 425th of 435 Elementary schools
 18.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
4th Grade Language Arts (David Skeet Elementary)1515.8
 0.8%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Gallup)2222.4
 0.4%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
5th Grade Language Arts (David Skeet Elementary)2116.2
 4.8%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Gallup)2624.6
 1.4%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (David Skeet Elementary)1333.3
 20.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Gallup)1930.1
 11.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students225250
 11.1%
African American02
American Indian208194
 6.7%
Asian11
Hispanic634
 466.7%
Pacific Islander00
White518
 260%
Two or More Races51
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about David Skeet Elementary

Students who attend David Skeet Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gallup Middle
High : Miyamura High School

David Skeet Elementary ranks in the bottom 7.4% of New Mexico elementary schools.

Students at David Skeet Elementary are 77% American Indian, 14% Hispanic, 7% White, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 252 students attended David Skeet Elementary.


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