CROWNPOINT ELEMENTARY

GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS
#1 CODETALKER DR.
CROWNPOINT, NM 87313
331 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Crownpoint Elementary, located in Crownpoint, New Mexico, serves as a vital educational hub within the Gallup-McKinley County School District. Situated in the heart of the Navajo Nation, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting both the cultural heritage of the region and a commitment to providing quality public education to students in a rural setting. Its location on "Codetalker Drive" serves as a poignant nod to the historic contributions of the Navajo Code Talkers, highlighting the school’s alignment with local history and pride.

The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development through a curriculum designed to meet state standards while addressing the unique needs of its diverse student population. By utilizing the resources of the Gallup-McKinley County district, Crownpoint Elementary focuses on building foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science. Through its digital presence and community integration, the school strives to prepare its students for future success, emphasizing a supportive learning environment that honors the traditions of the surrounding Navajo community.
331
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    257 (77.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    37 (11.2 %)
  • White
    15 (4.5 %)
  • Black
    7 (2.1 %)
  • Asian
    7 (2.1 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS
Phone: (505)721-1500
Website: http://cpe.gmcs.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 238
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 24
Kindergarten 40
Grade 1 42
Grade 2 65
Grade 3 50
Grade 4 32
Grade 5 78
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
T'iis Ts'ozi Bi'Olta' Community School
T'iis Ts'ozi Bi'Olta' Community School
Charter School 257 Students
Highway 371-Route 9
Crownpoint, NM 87313 (1.2 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th