- Enrollment
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ramah, NM
Ramah Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ramah Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350111000311
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ramah Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New Mexico schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 223
- students enrolled
Ramah Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350111000311 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Ramah Elementary held near 222 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.5 → 12.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 350111000311 · Ramah, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 17.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Gallup Central Alternative (1,244 students)
Ramah Elementary held near 222 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.5 → 12.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Ramah 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 223
Ramah Elementary
223 students
What this shows Ramah Elementary reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ramah Elementary compares
Ramah Elementary 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 23% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
223
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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 83% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
61.9%
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
$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
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 57.8%
White 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Ramah 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 Ramah 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chief Manuelito Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ramah 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 (~223 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ramah Elementary
How many students attend Ramah Elementary?
Ramah Elementary has 223 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ramah, NM. CCD year-over-year: 232 (2022-23) → 222 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ramah Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ramah Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 23% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ramah Elementary?
100.0% of students at Ramah Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ramah Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ramah Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 57.8% of enrollment, in Ramah, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ramah Elementary?
Ramah Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools?
Besides Ramah 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.