Vado Elementary School serves 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 27%
- Reading Proficiency: 39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vado Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Vado Elementary School's student population of 358 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
358 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Vado Elementary School is 0.04, 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)27%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)39%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
98%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
2%
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)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Vado Elementary School?
358 students attend Vado Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Vado Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vado Elementary School?
Vado Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vado Elementary School offer ?
Vado Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Vado Elementary School part of?
Vado Elementary School is part of Gadsden Independent Schools School District.
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