DESERT TRAIL ELEMENTARY

GADSDEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
290 EAST LISA
CHAPARRAL, NM 88021
496 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Desert Trail Elementary School, located in Chaparral, New Mexico, is a key educational institution within the Gadsden Independent School District. Serving a diverse student body in a rural-adjacent community, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience that emphasizes core curriculum subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science. The campus serves as a central hub for families in the area, aiming to foster a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school’s mission is centered on student success, emphasizing both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its pupils. By leveraging the resources of the Gadsden Independent School District, Desert Trail Elementary integrates state-mandated standards with community-focused initiatives to meet the unique needs of its student population. Through its digital presence, the school maintains communication with parents and the broader community, ensuring transparency and accessibility regarding academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities.
496
Total Students
30.1
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    480 (96.8 %)
  • White
    10 (2.0 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.8 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: GADSDEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
Phone: (575)882-6203
Website: http://dt.gisd.k12.nm.us
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 496
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 479
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 60
Grade 1 82
Grade 2 64
Grade 3 76
Grade 4 68
Grade 5 73
Grade 6 73
Gender Ratio
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