San Miguel Elementary School serves 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
374 students

Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
12%

Asian
1%
1%

Hispanic
97%
62%

Black
n/a
2%
White
2%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
74%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
9%
10%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend San Miguel Elementary School?
374 students attend San Miguel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of San Miguel Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Miguel Elementary School?
San Miguel Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does San Miguel Elementary School offer ?
San Miguel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is San Miguel Elementary School part of?
San Miguel Elementary School is part of Gadsden Independent Schools School District.
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