Excellent
#94 of 864 schools in NM
Top 11% in state
Loma Linda Elementary
Elementary School · Gadsden · Anthony, NM
A Gadsden elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1451 DONALDSON AVE., Anthony, NM 88021
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Loma Linda 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 has held near 30% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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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 Loma Linda 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average321/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anthony), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| Anthony ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Gadsden ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–6 | 1.8 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Berino ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–6 | 3.2 mi | 322 | 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
- #6 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
Loma Linda Elementary is listed in GADSDEN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Loma Linda Elementary
Loma Linda Elementary is a public elementary school in Anthony, NM, part of Gadsden, serving approximately 283 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #94 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 Loma Linda Elementary
What grades does Loma Linda Elementary serve?
Loma Linda Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Loma Linda Elementary?
Loma Linda Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loma Linda Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Loma Linda Elementary is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Loma Linda Elementary rank in NM?
Loma Linda Elementary ranks #94 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Loma Linda Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Loma Linda Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Loma Linda Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Loma Linda Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Loma Linda Elementary a charter school?
No, Loma Linda Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Loma Linda Elementary a Title I school?
No, Loma Linda Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Loma Linda Elementary?
100.0% of students at Loma Linda 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
- 283
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Doña Ana County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- 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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