Serving 413 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Desert Trail Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 33%
- Reading Proficiency: 31%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desert Trail Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Desert Trail Elementary School's student population of 413 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
413 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Desert Trail Elementary School is 0.10, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)33%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)31%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
95%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Desert Trail Elementary School?
413 students attend Desert Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Desert Trail Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Trail Elementary School?
Desert Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Desert Trail Elementary School offer ?
Desert Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Desert Trail Elementary School part of?
Desert Trail Elementary School is part of Gadsden Independent Schools School District.
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