CHEE DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CHEE DODGE ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GALLUP school district, located in YAH TA HEY, NM with about 313 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, CHEE DODGE 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.

CHEE DODGE ELEMENTARY School, located in Yah-ta-hey, New Mexico, is a key educational institution within the Gallup McKinley County Schools (GMCS) district. Serving a community deeply connected to Navajo culture, the school is situated along Highway 491, placing it in a strategic position to support students from the surrounding area. The school is named in honor of Henry Chee Dodge, the first elected Chairman of the Navajo Nation, reflecting a commitment to local heritage and the legacy of Navajo leadership.

The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the diverse needs of its student body. By integrating standard academic curricula with the unique cultural identity of the region, CHEE DODGE ELEMENTARY strives to prepare its students for future success while honoring their roots. As part of the GMCS district, the school works to provide essential resources and educational programming that promote literacy, numeracy, and social development, ensuring that students in Yah-ta-hey have a solid foundation for their secondary education and beyond.

For more information, contact CHEE DODGE 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.