- Enrollment
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gallup, NM
Del Norte Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Del Norte Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350111001137
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Del Norte Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New Mexico schools.
- #4 of 11
- schools in Gallup · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Del Norte Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Del Norte Elementary ranks #4 of 11 schools in Gallup, NM.
School address
District: Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350111001137 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Del Norte Elementary shrank from 477 students in 2022-23 to 438 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 350111001137 · Gallup, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 15.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Gallup Central Alternative (1,244 students)
Del Norte Elementary shrank from 477 students in 2022-23 to 438 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Del Norte Elementary 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
- Chief Manuelit
Chief Manuelito Middle
634 students
- This school 424
Del Norte Elementary
424 students
What this shows Del Norte Elementary reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Del Norte Elementary compares
Del Norte Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
424
Bigger than 51% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
78.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 60.8%
Hispanic or Latino 28.1%
White 6.1%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Del Norte Elementary 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 Del Norte Elementary 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gallup High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chief Manuelito Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Del Norte Elementary'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
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide other 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 (~424 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Del Norte Elementary
How many students attend Del Norte Elementary?
Del Norte Elementary has 424 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gallup, NM. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Norte Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Del Norte Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 12% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Del Norte Elementary?
100.0% of students at Del Norte Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Del Norte Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Del Norte Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 60.8% of enrollment, in Gallup, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Del Norte Elementary?
Del Norte Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Del Norte Elementary rank among schools in Gallup?
By Resource Investment Index, Del Norte Elementary ranks #4 of 11 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 schools in Gallup on the city page.
What other schools are in Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools?
Besides Del Norte Elementary, 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.