Sunland Park Elementary School

305 Alto Vista
Sunland Park, NM 88063
6/
10
Top 50%
Sunland Park Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • : Top 50% in NM
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sunland Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students (22-23)
225 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Sunland Park Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
This School
State Level (NM)
#377 out of 810 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sunland Park Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sunland Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sunland Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
98%
62%
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Black
n/a
2%
White
2%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sunland Park Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Sunland Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sunland Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sunland Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunland Park Elementary School's ranking?
Sunland Park Elementary School is ranked #377 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Sunland Park Elementary School?
225 students attend Sunland Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Sunland Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Sunland Park Elementary School offer ?
Sunland Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sunland Park Elementary School part of?
Sunland Park Elementary School is part of Gadsden School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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