TOBE TURPEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TOBE TURPEN ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GALLUP school district, located in GALLUP, NM with about 399 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 28 teachers, TOBE TURPEN 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.
TOBE TURPEN ELEMENTARY School is located in Gallup, New Mexico, and serves as part of the Gallup McKinley County Schools district. As a public elementary institution, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education to the local community, focusing on academic growth and the holistic development of its students. The school environment reflects the diverse cultural landscape of the Gallup area, striving to support learners through a structured curriculum designed to meet state educational standards.
The school maintains an active connection with its community through its official district website, which serves as a hub for families to access essential resources, including school calendars, academic programs, and administrative updates. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and students, TOBE TURPEN ELEMENTARY aims to cultivate a safe and engaging learning environment that prepares children for the transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact TOBE TURPEN 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.
GALLUP, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
http://tue.gmcs.k12.nm.us/
TOBE TURPEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in GALLUP, NM with about 399 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- GALLUP
- Total Students:
- 399
- Teachers:
- 28
- 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 399 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TOBE TURPEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 86% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 85.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.0%
- White
- 4.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.0%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.