GADSDEN ELEMENTARY

ge.gisd.k12.nm.us/directions

419 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

419

Total Students

32.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GADSDEN ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	411
Black	5

Hispanic
411 (98.1 %)
Black
5 (1.2 %)
White
3 (0.7 %)

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)882-3050
Website:	http://ge.gisd.k12.nm.us/directions
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	379
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

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GADSDEN ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	67
Grade 6	63

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GADSDEN ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	205	48.9%
Male	214	51.1%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th