DEL NORTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DEL NORTE ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GALLUP school district, located in GALLUP, NM with about 472 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 35 teachers, DEL NORTE 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.

DEL NORTE ELEMENTARY School, located at 700 West Wilson in Gallup, New Mexico, is a public primary school operating under the Gallup-McKinley County Schools district. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged students in a region characterized by a rich cultural heritage. Its location in Gallup positions it as an integral part of the local educational landscape, committed to supporting the academic and social development of a diverse student population.

Through its official school website, DEL NORTE ELEMENTARY maintains a digital presence designed to facilitate communication between the school, parents, and the broader community. The school emphasizes standard curriculum requirements while working within the framework of the larger district to provide resources, guidance, and student support services. As part of the Gallup-McKinley County system, the school aims to create a structured learning environment that prepares students for their transition into middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact DEL NORTE 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.

700 WEST WILSON
GALLUP, NM 87301
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DEL NORTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in GALLUP, NM with about 472 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico

School Details

2017-2018
School status:
New
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
GALLUP
Total Students:
472
Teachers:
35
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 472 students

American Indian or Alaska Native
65.5%
Hispanic/Latino
29.9%
White
2.3%
Two or more races
1.3%
Black or African American
0.8%
Asian
0.2%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

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.