- Enrollment
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gallup, NM
Tobe Turpen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tobe Turpen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350111000797
👥 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
Tobe Turpen Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New Mexico schools.
- #7 of 11
- schools in Gallup · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tobe Turpen Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tobe Turpen Elementary ranks #7 of 11 schools in Gallup, NM.
School address
District: Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350111000797 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Tobe Turpen Elementary held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 350111000797 · Gallup, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 17.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Gallup Central Alternative (1,244 students)
Tobe Turpen Elementary held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Tobe Turpen 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 397
Tobe Turpen Elementary
397 students
What this shows Tobe Turpen Elementary reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tobe Turpen Elementary compares
Tobe Turpen 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
397
Bigger than 47% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 84% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
69.3%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 69.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
White 7.6%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Tobe Turpen 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 Tobe Turpen 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 Tobe Turpen 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 (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tobe Turpen Elementary
How many students attend Tobe Turpen Elementary?
Tobe Turpen Elementary has 397 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gallup, NM. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tobe Turpen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tobe Turpen Elementary is 17.3:1, which is 24% 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 Tobe Turpen Elementary?
100.0% of students at Tobe Turpen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tobe Turpen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tobe Turpen Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 69.5% of enrollment, in Gallup, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tobe Turpen Elementary?
Tobe Turpen 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).
How does Tobe Turpen Elementary rank among schools in Gallup?
By Resource Investment Index, Tobe Turpen Elementary ranks #7 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 Tobe Turpen 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.