- Enrollment
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Navajo, NM
Navajo Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Navajo Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350111000861
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Navajo Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New Mexico schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Navajo · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Navajo Middle School has class sizes larger than 98% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Navajo Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Navajo, NM.
School address
District: Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350111000861 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Navajo Middle School held near 195 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 350111000861 · Navajo, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
224 enr · 28:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Gallup Central Alternative (1,244 students)
Navajo Middle School held near 195 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Navajo Middle School 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 224
Navajo Middle School
224 students
What this shows Navajo Middle School reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Navajo Middle School compares
Navajo Middle School 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 | 28:1 | ▲ 100% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
224
Bigger than 22% 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
28:1
students per teacher
- 100% above state mean
Top 98% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
62.1%
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
4
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 54.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
White 11.6%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Navajo Middle School 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 Navajo Middle School 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gallup High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chief Manuelito Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Navajo Middle School'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 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 (~224 students)
Frequently asked questions about Navajo Middle School
How many students attend Navajo Middle School?
Navajo Middle School has 224 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Navajo, NM. CCD year-over-year: 188 (2022-23) → 195 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Navajo Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Navajo Middle School is 28:1, which is 100% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Navajo Middle School?
100.0% of students at Navajo Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Navajo Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Navajo Middle School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 54.0% of enrollment, in Navajo, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Navajo Middle School?
Navajo Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Navajo Middle School rank among public schools in Navajo?
By Resource Investment Index, Navajo Middle School ranks #4 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.
What other schools are in Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools?
Besides Navajo Middle School, 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.