- Enrollment
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vanderwagen, NM
David Skeet Elementary
Federal NCES profile for David Skeet Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350111030021
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
David Skeet Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New Mexico schools.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 232
- students enrolled
David Skeet Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350111030021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
David Skeet Elementary held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 350111030021 · Vanderwagen, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 17.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Gallup Central Alternative (1,244 students)
David Skeet Elementary held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
David Skeet Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gallup Central
Gallup Central Alternative
1,244 students
- Miyamura High
Miyamura High School
1,237 students
- Gallup High
Gallup High
796 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy Middle
648 students
- Chief Manuelit
Chief Manuelito Middle
634 students
- This school 232
David Skeet Elementary
232 students
What this shows David Skeet Elementary reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How David Skeet Elementary compares
David Skeet Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 27% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 86% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
76.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,936
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 67.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
White 9.9%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, David Skeet Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools reports $18,936 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How David Skeet Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallup Central Alternative | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Miyamura High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gallup High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chief Manuelito Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to David Skeet Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,237
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~232 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about David Skeet Elementary
How many students attend David Skeet Elementary?
David Skeet Elementary has 232 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vanderwagen, NM. CCD year-over-year: 250 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at David Skeet Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at David Skeet Elementary is 17.8:1, which is 27% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at David Skeet Elementary?
100.0% of students at David Skeet Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of David Skeet Elementary?
The largest demographic group at David Skeet Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 67.7% of enrollment, in Vanderwagen, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David Skeet Elementary?
David Skeet Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools?
Besides David Skeet Elementary, Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools also operates Gallup Central Alternative (1,244 students), Miyamura High School (1,237 students), and Gallup High (796 students). See the Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools district page for the complete list.