Very Good
#205 of 864 schools in NM
Top 24% in state
Desert Trail Elementary
Elementary School · Gadsden · Chaparral, NM
A Gadsden elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
290 E. LISA, Chaparral, NM 88021
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Desert Trail Elementary score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 31% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Desert Trail 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,345
Median home value
$151,400
Median rent
$605/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
74.1%
Poverty rate
29.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88021; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaparral ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–6 | 0.1 mi | 429 | Compare → |
| Sunrise ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–6 | 1.8 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| Yucca Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–6 | 4.7 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| Anthony ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–6 | Not available | 320 | 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.
Gadsden
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #11 of 26
- District spending per student
- $18,250NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Desert Trail Elementary is listed in GADSDEN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desert Trail Elementary
Desert Trail Elementary is a public elementary school in Chaparral, NM, part of Gadsden, serving approximately 467 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #205 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert Trail Elementary
What grades does Desert Trail Elementary serve?
Desert Trail Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Desert Trail Elementary?
Desert Trail Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 467 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Trail Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Trail Elementary is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Desert Trail Elementary rank in NM?
Desert Trail Elementary ranks #205 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Desert Trail Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Desert Trail Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Desert Trail Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Desert Trail Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Desert Trail Elementary a charter school?
No, Desert Trail Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Desert Trail Elementary a Title I school?
No, Desert Trail Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Desert Trail Elementary?
100.0% of students at Desert Trail 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 467
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Doña Ana County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.1%
- Phone
- (575) 882-6203
- Area population (ZIP 88021)
- 16,102
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 88021; 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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