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#324 of 864 schools in NM
Top 37% in state
David Skeet Elementary
Elementary School · Gallup · Vanderwagen, NM
A Gallup elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
RT 45 JONES RANCH RD, Vanderwagen, NM 87326
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at David Skeet Elementary score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2016, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 22 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where David Skeet Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average337/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$31,844
Median home value
$50,500
College educated
9.1%
Homeownership
94.3%
Poverty rate
42.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87326; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bread Springs Day SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–3 | 4.1 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Crownpoint ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 264 | Compare → |
| Indian Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 278 | Compare → |
| Lincoln ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 385 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Gallup
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #10 of 32
- District spending per student
- $19,769NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
David Skeet Elementary is listed in GALLUP; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About David Skeet Elementary
David Skeet Elementary is a public elementary school in Vanderwagen, NM, part of Gallup, serving approximately 252 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #324 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about David Skeet Elementary
What grades does David Skeet Elementary serve?
David Skeet Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend David Skeet Elementary?
David Skeet Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at David Skeet Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at David Skeet Elementary is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does David Skeet Elementary rank in NM?
David Skeet Elementary ranks #324 of 864 schools in NM.
What is David Skeet Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
David Skeet Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at David Skeet Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, David Skeet Elementary has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is David Skeet Elementary a charter school?
No, David Skeet Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is David Skeet Elementary a Title I school?
No, David Skeet Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for David Skeet Elementary?
98.4% of students at David Skeet Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 252
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- McKinley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 73.8%
- Phone
- (505) 721-1700
- Area population (ZIP 87326)
- 2,224
- Area median age
- 39.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 87326; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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