What grades does DAVID SKEET ELEMENTARY serve?

As a Primary school, DAVID SKEET ELEMENTARY serves students in VANDERWAGEN, NM. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is DAVID SKEET ELEMENTARY located?

You can find DAVID SKEET ELEMENTARY in VANDERWAGEN, NM.

What is the student-teacher ratio at DAVID SKEET ELEMENTARY?

At DAVID SKEET ELEMENTARY, there are approximately 14.8 students for every teacher.

What schools are in VANDERWAGEN, NM?

DAVID SKEET ELEMENTARY is among the schools serving VANDERWAGEN, NM. The school is part of the local school system.

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Primary|VANDERWAGEN, New Mexico|GALLUP

VANDERWAGEN, NM 87326

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Fri

Fall Break - No School BreakDistrict-wide

Nov

Mon

Thanksgiving Break - No School BreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Mon

Winter Break - No School BreakDistrict-wide

Jan

Mon

MLK Day - No SchoolHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Feb

Mon

President's Day - No SchoolHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Mar

Mon

Spring Break - No SchoolBreakDistrict-wide

School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans.

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

252

Student:Teacher

14.8:1

Locale

Rural

District

GALLUP

Econ. Disadvantaged

98.4%

Phone

(505)721-1700

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

1 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 23.2:1

Worse than average in NM

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

257

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Psychologists

0.090000004

Social Workers

0.31

Nurses

0.090000004

Security Staff

0.029999999

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,769

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$10,930

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$24,959

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 35%State 60%Local 5%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$218,667

+0.9% 1yr+13.6% 5yr

Gallup, NM metro area

Community Need Level

High

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

48.1%

Below 150% poverty line

10.2%

Unemployment rate

19.9%

Uninsured residents

19.4%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,844

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,745

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

790 (45%)

Other Health Impairment

188 (11%)

Autism

179 (10%)

Speech/Language Impairment

118 (7%)

Intellectual Disability

111 (6%)

Emotional Disturbance

65 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

232

Current enrollment

Growing(+13% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Oct 9, 2026

Fall Break - No School

Break

Mon, Nov 23, 2026

Thanksgiving Break - No School

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Break

Mon, Dec 21, 2026

Winter Break - No School

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in GALLUP. DAVID SKEET ELEMENTARY follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	NO SCHOOL Labor DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, Sep 9, 2026	Formative Assessment Unit 2 District-wide	exam	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Fall Break - No School District-wide	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break - No School District-wide	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break - No School District-wide	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	President's Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Holiday	—