GALLINA ELEMENTARY

JEMEZ MOUNTAIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1903 STATE HIGHWAY 96
GALLINA, NM 87017
35 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Gallina Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Gallina, New Mexico, serving students as part of the Jemez Mountain Public School District. Situated in a remote, mountainous region of the state, the school provides foundational education to a tight-knit community, emphasizing personalized instruction and close relationships between educators, students, and local families. Its curriculum is designed to meet state academic standards while navigating the unique logistical and cultural challenges of operating within a rural district.

The school functions as a central hub for the Gallina community, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible public education to students in Northern New Mexico. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio compared to larger urban districts, the school aims to foster a supportive learning environment that addresses the individual needs of its students. Further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district resources can be found on the Jemez Mountain Public Schools website.
35
Total Students
3.1
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
131.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    30 (85.7 %)
  • White
    5 (14.3 %)
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: JEMEZ MOUNTAIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (575)638-5419
Website: http://www.jmsk12.com/gallinaelementary/
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 35
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 46
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
Kindergarten 5
Grade 1 5
Grade 2 9
Grade 3 6
Grade 4 5
Grade 5 5
Gender Ratio