DAVID SKEET ELEMENTARY

RT 45 JONES RANCH RD
VANDERWAGEN, NM 87326

dse.gmcs.org/

250 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

250

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DAVID SKEET ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	34
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	194

American Indian
194 (77.6 %)
Hispanic
34 (13.6 %)
White
18 (7.2 %)
Black
2 (0.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
Two or More
1 (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:	GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)721-1700
Website:	http://dse.gmcs.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	250
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	196
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 24

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 41