Enrollment
43
Elementary
DISTRICT 35 · STATE 287
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·VAUGHN·NCES 350000100607
VAUGHN ELEMENTARY
101 4TH, VAUGHN, NM 88353 · (575) 584-2283 · Guadalupe County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL43 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
6.2:1
7 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 5.8:1 · STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
98%
42 students
DISTRICT 97% · STATE 90%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 5 | 12% |
| Kindergarten | 11 | 26% |
| Grade 1 | 4 | 9% |
| Grade 2 | 3 | 7% |
| Grade 3 | 7 | 16% |
| Grade 4 | 6 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 7 | 16% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
VAUGHN ELEMENTARY→VAUGHN HIGH
Based on grade levels within VAUGHN. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where VAUGHN ELEMENTARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 43 | #469 of 490 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
43
+7 (+19%) vs 2020
-65% since 1990-91, when it was 124
Student : Teacher
6.2:1
was 6.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 43 | 6.9 | 6.2:1 | 98% (42) |
| 2023-24 | 21 | 5.5 | 3.8:1 | 95% (20) |
| 2022-23 | 25 | 4 | 6.3:1 | 92% (23) |
| 2020-21 | 36 | 6 | 6.0:1 | 100% (36) |
| 2017-18 | 36 | 3.7 | 9.9:1 | 100% (36) |
| 2015-16 | 30 | 4 | 7.5:1 | 100% (30) |
| 2010-11 | 61 | 7 | 8.7:1 | 95% (58) |
| 2000-01 | 54 | 4 | 13.5:1 | 94% (51) |
| 1990-91 | 124 | 9 | 13.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for VAUGHN ELEMENTARY.
About VAUGHN ELEMENTARY
VAUGHN ELEMENTARY, located in VAUGHN, New Mexico, is a small elementary school. Students in pre-K through 5 attend the school, which enrolls 43 students. For comparison, elementary schools in New Mexico average about 287 students.
VAUGHN counts 2 schools and 70 students, including VAUGHN ELEMENTARY.
VAUGHN ELEMENTARY's enrollment is 84% Hispanic. After that, the student body is 14% White and 2% multiracial.
VAUGHN ELEMENTARY employs 6.9 full-time-equivalent teachers. That gives a ratio of about 6.2:1. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 12.9:1 average for elementary schools in New Mexico. VAUGHN ELEMENTARY's free or reduced-price lunch eligibility rate is 98%. For comparison, public schools in Guadalupe County average 98%.
VAUGHN ELEMENTARY is located in Guadalupe County, where the median household income is $42,750, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 20% of people live in poverty. VAUGHN ELEMENTARY is one of 8 public schools in the county.
The school nearest to VAUGHN ELEMENTARY is VAUGHN HIGH, at a distance of less than a tenth of a mile.
The school's locale code, Rural: Remote, means it is in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment at VAUGHN ELEMENTARY climbed 19% between 2020-21 and 2024-25, from 36 to 43 students.
Questions about school safety, transportation, and start times can be posted here. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Guadalupe County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
4,381
Census ACS
Median income
$42,750
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
20%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
643 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- VAUGHN HIGH0.0 mi · 27
- CORONA HIGH32.9 mi · 40
- CORONA ELEMENTARY32.9 mi · 62
- GUADALUPE COUNTY CORRECTIONS35.7 mi · 1
- SANTA ROSA MIDDLE36.9 mi · 94
- SANTA ROSA HIGH37.6 mi · 193
Frequently asked questions
About VAUGHN ELEMENTARYWhat is the total enrollment at VAUGHN ELEMENTARY?
VAUGHN ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 43 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does VAUGHN ELEMENTARY serve?
VAUGHN ELEMENTARY serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at VAUGHN ELEMENTARY?
Approximately 6.2:1 students per teacher at VAUGHN ELEMENTARY.
What is the student diversity at VAUGHN ELEMENTARY?
Student demographics at VAUGHN ELEMENTARY are roughly 14% White, 84% Hispanic, 2% Two or more.
What district is VAUGHN ELEMENTARY in?
VAUGHN ELEMENTARY is part of VAUGHN.
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