NAVAJO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NAVAJO ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GALLUP school district, located in NAVAJO, NM with about 267 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 18 teachers, NAVAJO 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.
NAVAJO ELEMENTARY School, located at 123 Cedar in Navajo, New Mexico, is part of the Gallup-McKinley County School District. Serving the local community within the Navajo Nation, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education that integrates academic rigor with a respect for the cultural heritage of its students. It functions as a central hub for elementary-aged children in the area, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive learning environment.
As a public institution within the Gallup-McKinley system, NAVAJO ELEMENTARY emphasizes the importance of community engagement and student development. Through its official website, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, district policies, and updates regarding school activities. The school remains committed to preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a focus on both literacy and numeracy within a culturally responsive framework.
For more information, contact NAVAJO 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.
NAVAJO, NM 87328
(505) 721-1051
http://nve.gmcs.k12.nm.us/
NAVAJO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NAVAJO, NM with about 267 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- GALLUP
- Total Students:
- 267
- Teachers:
- 18
- 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 267 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NAVAJO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 97% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 97.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.4%
- Female
- 52.4%
- Male
- 47.6%
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.