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 lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • 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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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
Total Students
40 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NM)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
78%
62%
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Black
2%
2%
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White
20%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.35
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
7%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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 lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vanstone Elementary School offer ?
Vanstone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
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 (2024)

  • 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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