DAVID SKEET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DAVID SKEET ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GALLUP school district, located in VANDERWAGEN, NM with about 213 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 15 teachers, DAVID SKEET ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

DAVID SKEET ELEMENTARY School is located in Vanderwagen, New Mexico, and serves as a key educational institution within the Gallup-McKinley County School District. Situated in a rural, culturally rich area, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and serves a predominantly Native American student population. Its mission focuses on providing a supportive learning environment that balances academic rigor with a respect for the cultural heritage and traditions of its students.

The school emphasizes foundational learning in core subjects while leveraging its unique location to foster a sense of community pride and identity among its pupils. As part of the larger district, DAVID SKEET ELEMENTARY utilizes various educational resources and state-aligned curricula to ensure students are prepared for middle school transitions. Parents and community members are encouraged to be active participants in the school's culture, which strives to promote both personal development and academic success for every child.

For more information, contact DAVID SKEET ELEMENTARY at (505) 721-1051 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

JONES RANCH RD 45
VANDERWAGEN, NM 87326
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DAVID SKEET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in VANDERWAGEN, NM with about 213 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
GALLUP
Total Students:
213
Teachers:
15
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 213 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DAVID SKEET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 94% of the student body.

American Indian or Alaska Native
93.9%
White
2.8%
Hispanic/Latino
2.3%
Two or more races
0.9%

Female
44.6%
Male
55.4%

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.