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Sunland Park Elementary

Summary:

Sunland Park Elementary is a public elementary school serving 225 students in grades PK-6 in Sunland Park, New Mexico. The school is part of the Gadsden Independent Schools district, which is ranked 67 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Sunland Park Elementary stands out for its very high Hispanic student population, ranging from 97-98% over the past 3 years, significantly higher than the nearby schools. However, the school's test scores are generally below the state averages, especially in mathematics and science, with only 23% proficiency in math and 19% in science, compared to state averages of 24% and 34% respectively. The school's language arts proficiency of 38% matched the state average. Additionally, Sunland Park Elementary has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating that all students come from low-income households, consistent with the nearby schools in the district.

Compared to the nearby schools, Sunland Park Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.7 to 11 over the past 3 years, lower than the ratios of 12.1 to 15.1 at the nearby schools. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 82nd out of 421 New Mexico elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 218th out of 435 in 2022-2023, suggesting a downward trend in performance. The school's challenges include addressing the educational needs of its predominantly Hispanic, low-income student population, which may require targeted interventions and support.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 305 Alto Vista
       Sunland Park, NM  88063

(575) 882-6203

District: Gadsden


Students who attend Sunland Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Santa Teresa Middle
High:    Santa Teresa High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  225

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.8%
White:
2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Schooldigger Rankings:

Sunland Park Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Gadsden:

SchoolDigger ranks Gadsden 67th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sunland Park Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sunland Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 21.25 328th 389 15.7%
2006 25.52 319th 390 18.2%
2007 31.46 291st 398 26.9%
2008 26.43 329th 405 18.8%
2009 44.51 231st 411 43.8%
2010 69.57 103rd 419 75.4%
2011 53.91 165th 402 59.0%
2012 49.08 201st 398 49.5%
2013 43.31 229th 412 44.4%
2014 58.26 158th 442 64.3%
2015 72.70 82nd 421 80.5%
2016 70.08 91st 410 77.8%
2017 64.48 103rd 374 72.5%
2018 46.76 179th 383 53.3%
2019 44.41 203rd 396 48.7%
2022 33.93 252nd 420 40.0%
2023 45.94 218th 435 49.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sunland Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.48 24th 83 71.1%
2019 55.95 37th 98 62.2%
2022 36.11 138th 203 32.0%
2023 60.10 78th 191 59.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sunland Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.27 129th 356 63.8%
2019 54.10 143rd 361 60.4%
2022 40.72 194th 410 52.7%
2023 54.43 187th 426 56.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Sunland Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.86 155th 339 54.3%
2019 49.25 150th 343 56.3%
2022 45.27 166th 395 58.0%
2023 36.03 252nd 390 35.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Sunland Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.31 151st 333 54.7%
2019 47.39 158th 337 53.1%
2022 37.68 202nd 392 48.5%
2023 51.53 183rd 414 55.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sunland Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.70 145th 329 55.9%
2019 47.66 161st 320 49.7%
2022 34.73 219th 389 43.7%
2023 52.62 170th 395 57.0%
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Rank History for White students at Sunland Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.73 239th 413 42.1%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Sunland Park Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 8 0 1 562 1 n/a n/a 0 572
1991 10 1 1 469 1 n/a n/a 0 482
1992 8 0 0 490 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1993 7 0 0 526 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1994 6 0 0 569 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1995 0 0 0 512 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1996 0 0 0 512 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1997 0 4 0 558 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1998 0 4 0 557 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1999 0 4 0 575 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2000 0 0 0 573 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2001 0 0 1 553 0 n/a n/a 0 554
2002 1 0 0 520 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2003 1 0 0 520 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2004 0 1 0 557 0 n/a n/a 0 558
2005 1 0 0 525 0 n/a n/a 0 526
2006 1 0 0 507 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2007 3 0 0 443 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2008 1 0 0 433 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2009 1 0 0 408 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2010 0 0 0 383 0 0 0 0 383
2011 0 0 0 389 0 0 0 0 389
2012 3 1 0 391 0 0 0 0 395
2013 3 1 0 371 0 0 0 0 375
2014 5 0 0 362 0 0 0 0 367
2015 6 0 0 355 0 0 0 0 361
2016 6 0 1 317 0 0 0 0 324
2017 6 0 0 328 0 0 0 0 334
2018 8 0 0 286 0 0 0 0 294
2019 5 0 0 278 0 0 0 0 283
2020 6 0 0 261 0 0 0 0 267
2021 4 0 0 221 0 0 0 0 225
2022 7 0 0 238 0 0 0 0 245
2023 5 0 0 220 0 0 0 0 225

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sunland Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 572 24.7 23.1 n/a
1991 482 22.0 21.9 n/a
1992 498 25.5 19.5 n/a
1993 533 29.5 18.1 n/a
1994 575 30.5 18.9 n/a
1995 512 28.5 18.0 n/a
1996 512 28.5 18.0 n/a
1997 562 29.5 19.1 n/a
1998 561 31.5 17.8 n/a
1999 579 32.5 17.8 95
2000 573 34.9 16.4 96.5
2001 554 35.1 15.8 99.5
2002 521 35.2 14.8 92.3
2003 521 35.2 14.8 92.3
2004 558 36.6 15.2 92.3
2005 526 35.7 14.7 95.4
2006 508 31.3 16.2 98.8
2007 446 32.1 13.9 99.3
2008 434 34.7 12.5 99.3
2009 409 28.6 14.3 99.3
2010 383 26.2 14.6 77.5
2011 389 25.7 15.1 99.2
2012 395 27.8 14.1 99.2
2013 375 26.9 13.9 99.2
2014 367 25.6 14.3 99.2
2015 361 27.0 13.3 95.6
2016 324 29.0 11.1 100
2017 334 27.0 12.3 100
2018 294 25.0 11.7 100
2019 283 25.0 11.3 100
2020 267 25.0 10.6 100
2021 225 23.0 9.7 100
2022 245 23.2 10.5 100
2023 225 20.2 11.0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sunland Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 572 24.7 23.1 n/a
1991 482 22.0 21.9 n/a
1992 498 25.5 19.5 n/a
1993 533 29.5 18.1 n/a
1994 575 30.5 18.9 n/a
1995 512 28.5 18.0 n/a
1996 512 28.5 18.0 n/a
1997 562 29.5 19.1 n/a
1998 561 31.5 17.8 n/a
1999 579 32.5 17.8 95
2000 573 34.9 16.4 96.5
2001 554 35.1 15.8 99.5
2002 521 35.2 14.8 92.3
2003 521 35.2 14.8 92.3
2004 558 36.6 15.2 92.3
2005 526 35.7 14.7 95.4
2006 508 31.3 16.2 98.8
2007 446 32.1 13.9 99.3
2008 434 34.7 12.5 99.3
2009 409 28.6 14.3 99.3
2010 383 26.2 14.6 77.5
2011 389 25.7 15.1 99.2
2012 395 27.8 14.1 99.2
2013 375 26.9 13.9 99.2
2014 367 25.6 14.3 99.2
2015 361 27.0 13.3 95.6
2016 324 29.0 11.1 100
2017 334 27.0 12.3 100
2018 294 25.0 11.7 100
2019 283 25.0 11.3 100
2020 267 25.0 10.6 100
2021 225 23.0 9.7 100
2022 245 23.2 10.5 100
2023 225 20.2 11.0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sunland Park Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,947

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunland Park Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 203rd of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 218th of 435 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Sunland Park Elementary)4519.4
 25.6%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Gadsden)4425.6
 18.4%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sunland Park Elementary)4719.4
 27.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Gadsden)4018.7
 21.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Sunland Park Elementary)2433.3
 9.3%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Gadsden)3631.7
 4.3%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sunland Park Elementary)2422.2
 1.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Gadsden)3426
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Sunland Park Elementary)3130
 1%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Gadsden)3527.9
 7.1%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sunland Park Elementary)2530
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Gadsden)2430.9
 6.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%
6th Grade Language Arts (Sunland Park Elementary)2630
 4%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Gadsden)4334.1
 8.9%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sunland Park Elementary)1035
 25%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Gadsden)2638.1
 12.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1932.5
 13.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students283225
 20.5%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic278220
 20.9%
Pacific Islander00
White55
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Students at Sunland Park Elementary are 98% Hispanic, 2% White.

Students who attend Sunland Park Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Santa Teresa Middle
High : Santa Teresa High

In the 2022-23 school year, 225 students attended Sunland Park Elementary.


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