INDIAN HILLS ELEMENTARY

School Overview
Indian Hills Elementary School, located in Gallup, New Mexico, is a public school operating under the Gallup McKinley County Schools district. Serving a diverse community in the high-desert region of northwestern New Mexico, the school is dedicated to fostering an academic environment that supports the intellectual and social growth of its elementary-aged students. As part of the largest school district in the state geographically, Indian Hills plays a vital role in providing essential primary education to local families, emphasizing foundational learning and community engagement.

The school’s mission aligns with the broader district goals of preparing students for future success through a structured curriculum and supportive educational initiatives. By leveraging its location in Gallup, Indian Hills often integrates the unique cultural context of the area into its school environment, aiming to create an inclusive space that respects the diverse backgrounds of its student body. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for development, consistently working to improve student outcomes while maintaining strong ties to the local Gallup community.
302
Total Students
17.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for INDIAN HILLS ELEMENTARY
Demographic Student Count
White30
Hispanic73
Black5
Asian8
Two or More10
American Indian176
  • American Indian
    176 (58.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    73 (24.2 %)
  • White
    30 (9.9 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (3.3 %)
  • Asian
    8 (2.6 %)
  • Black
    5 (1.7 %)
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)721-2900
Website: http://ihe.gmcs.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 302
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 257
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 40
Kindergarten 31
Grade 1 43
Grade 2 38
Grade 3 47
Grade 4 43
Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for INDIAN HILLS ELEMENTARY
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten40
Kindergarten31
Grade 143
Grade 238
Grade 347
Grade 443
Grade 560
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for INDIAN HILLS ELEMENTARY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14748.7%
Male15551.3%