- Enrollment
- 1,237
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gallup, NM
Gallup Central Alternative
Federal NCES profile for Gallup Central Alternative, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350111000545
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gallup Central Alternative earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the largest schools in New Mexico.
- #2 of 11
- schools in Gallup · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,244
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Gallup Central Alternative ranks #2 of 11 schools in Gallup, NM.
School address
District: Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350111000545 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Gallup Central Alternative grew from 109 students in 2022-23 to 146 in 2023-24 (+33.9%).
Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 350111000545 · Gallup, NM Other · MID · TRAD
1,244 enr · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Miyamura High School (1,237 students)
Gallup Central Alternative grew from 109 students in 2022-23 to 146 in 2023-24 (+33.9%). Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Gallup Central Alternative in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Gallup Middle 480
Gallup Middle
480 students
What this shows Gallup Central Alternative reports 1,244 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gallup Central Alternative compares
Gallup Central Alternative is a growing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,244 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1,244
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.1%
White 21.0%
Two or More 10.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.4%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Gallup Central Alternative 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 Gallup Central Alternative Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miyamura High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Gallup High | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| John F. Kennedy Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Chief Manuelito Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Gallup Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Gallup Central Alternative's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Gallup Central Alternative
How many students attend Gallup Central Alternative?
Gallup Central Alternative has 1,244 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Gallup, NM. CCD year-over-year: 109 (2022-23) → 146 (2023-24), up 37.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gallup Central Alternative?
100.0% of students at Gallup Central Alternative are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gallup Central Alternative?
The largest demographic group at Gallup Central Alternative is Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment, in Gallup, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gallup Central Alternative?
Gallup Central Alternative has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gallup Central Alternative rank among schools in Gallup?
By Resource Investment Index, Gallup Central Alternative ranks #2 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 Gallup Central Alternative, Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools also operates Miyamura High School (1,237 students), Gallup High (796 students), and John F. Kennedy Middle (648 students). See the Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools district page for the complete list.