SUNLAND PARK ELEMENTARY

sp.gisd.k12.nm.us

225 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Sunland Park Elementary, located in Sunland Park, New Mexico, is a key educational institution within the Gadsden Independent School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to elementary-aged students. As part of a district situated in a unique border region, the school often emphasizes bilingual education and community-integrated support to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

The school is dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth. By utilizing resources provided through the Gadsden Independent School District, Sunland Park Elementary works to prepare its students for middle school through a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational development, maintaining open communication to ensure student success and engagement.

225

Total Students

20.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SUNLAND PARK ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	220

Hispanic
220 (97.8%)
White
5 (2.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	GADSDEN
Phone:	(575)882-6203
Website:	http://sp.gisd.k12.nm.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	225
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 28

Grade 6 26