TOBE TURPEN ELEMENTARY

tue.gmcs.org/

390 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tobe Turpen Elementary School is located in Gallup, New Mexico, and serves as part of the Gallup McKinley County Schools district. As a public elementary institution, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education to the local community, focusing on academic growth and the holistic development of its students. The school environment reflects the diverse cultural landscape of the Gallup area, striving to support learners through a structured curriculum designed to meet state educational standards.

The school maintains an active connection with its community through its official district website, which serves as a hub for families to access essential resources, including school calendars, academic programs, and administrative updates. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and students, Tobe Turpen Elementary aims to cultivate a safe and engaging learning environment that prepares children for the transition to middle school and beyond.

390

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TOBE TURPEN ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	70
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	5
American Indian	283

American Indian
283 (72.6 %)
Hispanic
70 (17.9 %)
White
29 (7.4 %)
Two or More
5 (1.3 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
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)721-5000
Website:	http://tue.gmcs.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	358
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 28

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 64