Overview
DESERT TRAIL ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades 0–6 in CHAPARRAL, New Mexico. The school enrolls 479 students. It is part of the GADSDEN district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Mexico state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
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SectorPublic
An cineál Scoil—
Céim CéimElementary
Grade Span0–6
District DistrictGADSDEN
County35013
City City CityCHAPARRAL
ZIP88021
Scoil Charter SchoolNo
Scoil MagnetNo
Teideal INo
NCES School ID350108000655
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment479
White3.3%
Hispanic / Latino95.0%
Black / African American0.6%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg87%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)