- Enrollment
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gallup, NM
Chief Manuelito Middle
Federal NCES profile for Chief Manuelito Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350111001027
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chief Manuelito Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Gallup · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chief Manuelito Middle has class sizes larger than 96% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chief Manuelito Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Gallup, NM.
School address
District: Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350111001027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Chief Manuelito Middle held near 616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 350111001027 · Gallup, NM Middle · MID · TRAD
634 enr · 22.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Gallup Central Alternative (1,244 students)
Chief Manuelito Middle held near 616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Chief Manuelito Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gallup Central
Gallup Central Alternative
1,244 students
- Miyamura High
Miyamura High School
1,237 students
- Gallup High
Gallup High
796 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy Middle
648 students
- This school
Chief Manuelito Middle
634 students
- Gallup Middle 480
Gallup Middle
480 students
What this shows Chief Manuelito Middle reports 634 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chief Manuelito Middle compares
Chief Manuelito Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 61% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 634 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
634
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 96% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
89.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,936
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 65.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
White 4.3%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Chief Manuelito Middle is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools reports $18,936 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chief Manuelito Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallup Central Alternative | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Miyamura High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gallup High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gallup Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chief Manuelito Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,237
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~634 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Chief Manuelito Middle
How many students attend Chief Manuelito Middle?
Chief Manuelito Middle has 634 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gallup, NM. CCD year-over-year: 609 (2022-23) → 616 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chief Manuelito Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Chief Manuelito Middle is 22.6:1, which is 61% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chief Manuelito Middle?
100.0% of students at Chief Manuelito Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chief Manuelito Middle?
The largest demographic group at Chief Manuelito Middle is American Indian / Alaska Native at 65.1% of enrollment, in Gallup, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chief Manuelito Middle?
Chief Manuelito Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chief Manuelito Middle rank among middle schools in Gallup?
By Resource Investment Index, Chief Manuelito Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Gallup, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Gallup on the city page.
What other schools are in Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools?
Besides Chief Manuelito Middle, Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools also operates Gallup Central Alternative (1,244 students), Miyamura High School (1,237 students), and Gallup High (796 students). See the Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools district page for the complete list.