INDIAN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

INDIAN HILLS ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GALLUP school district, located in GALLUP, NM with about 297 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 21 teachers, INDIAN HILLS ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

INDIAN HILLS ELEMENTARY School, located in Gallup, New Mexico, is a public school operating under the Gallup McKinley County Schools district. Serving a diverse community in the high-desert region of northwestern New Mexico, the school is dedicated to fostering an academic environment that supports the intellectual and social growth of its elementary-aged students. As part of the largest school district in the state geographically, Indian Hills plays a vital role in providing essential primary education to local families, emphasizing foundational learning and community engagement.

The school’s mission aligns with the broader district goals of preparing students for future success through a structured curriculum and supportive educational initiatives. By leveraging its location in Gallup, Indian Hills often integrates the unique cultural context of the area into its school environment, aiming to create an inclusive space that respects the diverse backgrounds of its student body. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for development, consistently working to improve student outcomes while maintaining strong ties to the local Gallup community.

For more information, contact INDIAN HILLS 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.

3604 CINIZA DR
GALLUP, NM 87301
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INDIAN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in GALLUP, NM with about 297 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
GALLUP
Total Students:
297
Teachers:
21
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 297 students

American Indian or Alaska Native
66.0%
Hispanic/Latino
20.5%
White
10.1%
Two or more races
3.0%
Asian
0.3%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

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.