Top Rankings
Gallup School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public elementary schools serving 9,578 students in Gallup School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in New Mexico.
Public Elementary Schools in Gallup School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
33 Schools
663 Schools
# Students
12,698 Students
206,128 Students
# Teachers
765 Teachers
16,039 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gallup School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has increased from 67% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)77%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.57
% American Indian
62%
12%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
23%
62%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
8%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,820 is higher than the state median of $15,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,244 is higher than the state median of $14,450. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$239 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$194 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,820
$15,100
Spending / Student
$15,244
$14,450
Best Gallup School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
502 Old Zuni Rd
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3400
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Red Rock Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1305 Red Rock Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3900
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Indian Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3604 Ciniza Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2900
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Tse Yi Gai High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
118 Counselor Rd
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 721-5500
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 721-5500
Gr: 6-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Gallup Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 South Grandview
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2700
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Ramah High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
74 S Bloomfield Ave
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 721-3800
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 721-3800
Gr: 6-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 South Boardman Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3100
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 648 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Crownpoint Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Eagle Dr
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-5400
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Tohatchi Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Chuska Rd
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19 Mi. N Hwy 491 Hc 30
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-5100
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Chee Dodge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
641 N Hwy 491
Yatahey, NM 87375
(505) 721-1300
Yatahey, NM 87375
(505) 721-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Stagecoach Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1498 Freedom Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-4300
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1313.
Tobe Turpen Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3310 Manuelito
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-5000
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1414.
Chief Manuelito Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1325 South Rico St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Crownpoint Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Codetalker Dr.
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-1500
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Ramah Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27 Lewis St
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 721-3700
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 721-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1717.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Mollica Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3000
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1818.
Del Norte Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 West Wilson
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-5200
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1919.
Navajo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
123 Cedar Ave
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-3500
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Navajo Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 West Walnut Ave
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-5300
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Thoreau Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
#6 Fourth Ave
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4400
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2222.
Gallup Central Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
325 Marguerite St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gr: 6-12 | 1,244 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2323.
Tohatchi Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Mid School Lane
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Gr: 6-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2424.
Catherine A. Miller Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6102 Challenger Rd
Church Rock, NM 87311
(505) 721-1400
Church Rock, NM 87311
(505) 721-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
Thoreau Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8 Hawk Circle
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4600
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2626.
David Skeet Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Rt 45 Jones Ranch Rd
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 721-1700
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 721-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Education Dev Center
Special Education School
1000 East Aztec Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gr: PK-12 | 5 students
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