DESERT VIEW ELEMENTARY

1105 VALLE VISTA DR
SUNLAND PARK, NM 88063

dv.gisd.k12.nm.us

400 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Desert View Elementary, located in Sunland Park, New Mexico, is a key educational institution within the Gadsden Independent School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the early stages of their education. Its mission is deeply rooted in fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and social development, helping students prepare for their future educational endeavors.

The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and student success, utilizing its resources to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By prioritizing core curriculum subjects alongside enrichment opportunities, Desert View Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. As part of the Gadsden district, the school works closely with families and staff to maintain high standards and ensure that every student has access to the tools necessary for learning and personal growth.

400

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

131.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DESERT VIEW ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	396
Black	2

Hispanic
396 (99.0 %)
White
2 (0.5 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)

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://dv.gisd.k12.nm.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	524
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 57

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 64