CROWNPOINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CROWNPOINT ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GALLUP school district, located in CROWNPOINT, NM with about 322 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, CROWNPOINT ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
CROWNPOINT ELEMENTARY, located in Crownpoint, New Mexico, serves as a vital educational hub within the Gallup-McKinley County School District. Situated in the heart of the Navajo Nation, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting both the cultural heritage of the region and a commitment to providing quality public education to students in a rural setting. Its location on "Codetalker Drive" serves as a poignant nod to the historic contributions of the Navajo Code Talkers, highlighting the school’s alignment with local history and pride.
The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development through a curriculum designed to meet state standards while addressing the unique needs of its diverse student population. By utilizing the resources of the Gallup-McKinley County district, CROWNPOINT ELEMENTARY focuses on building foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science. Through its digital presence and community integration, the school strives to prepare its students for future success, emphasizing a supportive learning environment that honors the traditions of the surrounding Navajo community.
For more information, contact CROWNPOINT ELEMENTARY at (505) 721-1051 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CROWNPOINT, NM 87313
(505) 721-1051
http://cpe.gmcs.k12.nm.us/
CROWNPOINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CROWNPOINT, NM with about 322 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- GALLUP
- Total Students:
- 322
- Teachers:
- 24.1
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 322 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CROWNPOINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 96% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 96.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.