La Union Elementary School in Anthony, New Mexico on DonorsChoose

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About this school

La Union Elementary School is a rural public school in Anthony, New Mexico that is part of Gadsden Independent School District. It serves 358 students in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.9:1. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 6

358 Students

24 Teachers

875 Mercantil Ave

Anthony, NM 88021 View local requests

http://lu.gisd.k12.nm.us/

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La Union Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

89%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

La Union Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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