Vanstone Elementary School

809 Joseph Ave And 9th St
Estancia, NM 87016
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Vanstone Elementary School serves 40 students in grades Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 40 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

School Overview

Vanstone Elementary School's student population of 40 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Vanstone Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
This School
State Level (NM)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
78%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
20%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
7%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Vanstone Elementary School?
40 students attend Vanstone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Vanstone Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vanstone Elementary School?
Vanstone Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vanstone Elementary School offer ?
Vanstone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vanstone Elementary School part of?
Vanstone Elementary School is part of Estancia Municipal Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 40 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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