Serving 232 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, David Skeet Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: David Skeet Elementary serves the southwest part of Vanderwagen, NM, encompassing an area of approximately 404.2 square miles, with typical drives to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and distances to the furthest edge of the zone reaching up to 28.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
David Skeet Elementary School's student population of 232 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 257% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
232 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
David Skeet Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David Skeet Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#766 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
68%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)80.2%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Skeet Elementary School's ranking?
David Skeet Elementary School is ranked #766 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend David Skeet Elementary School?
232 students attend David Skeet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of David Skeet Elementary School students are American Indian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of David Skeet Elementary School?
David Skeet Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does David Skeet Elementary School offer ?
David Skeet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is David Skeet Elementary School part of?
David Skeet Elementary School is part of Gallup School District.
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