GADSDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GADSDEN ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GADSDEN school district, located in SUNLAND PARK, NM with about 505 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, GADSDEN ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
GADSDEN ELEMENTARY is a public school located in Sunland Park, New Mexico, serving as part of the Gadsden Independent School District. Situated at 1440 Hwy 478, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, providing foundational education to students in a region that borders both Texas and Mexico. As a primary educational institution in the district, it focuses on fostering academic growth and social development for elementary-aged children within the Sunland Park area.
The school operates with a commitment to the Gadsden Independent School District’s broader mission of student success, offering a structured environment that emphasizes core curriculum and community engagement. By providing resources and logistical support through its district affiliation, GADSDEN ELEMENTARY works to prepare its student body for transition into middle school. For families or visitors seeking more information, the school maintains an online presence through the district’s website, which offers details on school operations, directions, and administrative resources.
For more information, contact GADSDEN ELEMENTARY at (575) 882-3050 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SUNLAND PARK, NM 88063
(575) 882-3050
GADSDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SUNLAND PARK, NM with about 505 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- GADSDEN
- Total Students:
- 505
- Teachers:
- 32
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 505 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GADSDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 98.2%
- White
- 1.8%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.