School Overview
Jefferson Elementary School, located on Mollica Drive in Gallup, New Mexico, is a public institution serving the local community within the Gallup-McKinley County School District. As a foundational educational site, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to foster the intellectual, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. The school plays a vital role in the regional education system, emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and essential life skills within a supportive learning environment.

The school reflects the unique cultural and geographic landscape of the Gallup area, striving to engage students through a variety of instructional methods and community-focused initiatives. By maintaining a structured educational program, Jefferson Elementary works to prepare its young learners for successful transitions to middle school while collaborating closely with families and stakeholders. For those seeking detailed information regarding specific school policies, academic calendars, or current faculty initiatives, the school’s official website serves as a primary hub for ongoing communication and community engagement.
488
Total Students
26.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY
Demographic Student Count
White21
Hispanic138
Black2
Asian3
Two or More12
American Indian311
Pacific Islander1
  • American Indian
    311 (63.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    138 (28.3 %)
  • White
    21 (4.3 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.5 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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)721-3000
Website: http://jfe.gmcs.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 412
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 30
Kindergarten 72
Grade 1 64
Grade 2 76
Grade 3 86
Grade 4 81
Grade 5 79

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten30
Kindergarten72
Grade 164
Grade 276
Grade 386
Grade 481
Grade 579
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23548.2%
Male25351.8%