Enrollment
310
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Navajo, NM
Navajo Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Navajo Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350111000309
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Navajo Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Navajo · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Navajo Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Navajo Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Navajo, NM.
School address
District: Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350111000309 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Navajo Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Navajo Elementary
Navajo Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Navajo, New Mexico, enrolling 310 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.4:1 is larger than about 92% of New Mexico schools and 39% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 310 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Among 268 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #209, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 310 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 82.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 45.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools also operates Gallup Central Alternative (1,244 students) and Miyamura High School (1,237 students) alongside Navajo Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Navajo Elementary compares
Navajo Elementary on the metrics families compare, against New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 92% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
82.9%
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
$16,054
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 310 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: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 77.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
White 5.5%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Navajo Elementary is about as mixed as the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools, which includes Navajo Elementary.
$16,054
Per student
-4%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.9%
State 50.8%
Federal 45.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Navajo 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chief Manuelito Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Navajo Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~310 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Navajo Elementary
How many students attend Navajo Elementary?
Navajo Elementary has 310 students enrolled. It is a public school in Navajo, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Navajo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Navajo Elementary is 19.4:1, which is 39% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Navajo Elementary?
100.0% of students at Navajo Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Navajo Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Navajo Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 77.7% of enrollment, in Navajo, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Navajo Elementary?
Navajo Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Navajo Elementary rank among public schools in Navajo?
By Resource Investment Index, Navajo Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Navajo, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Navajo on the city page.
Is Navajo Elementary a good school?
Navajo Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New Mexico schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools?
Besides Navajo 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.
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