NAVAJO ELEMENTARY

GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS
123 CEDAR AVE
NAVAJO, NM 87328
345 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Navajo Elementary School, located at 123 Cedar in Navajo, New Mexico, is part of the Gallup-McKinley County School District. Serving the local community within the Navajo Nation, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education that integrates academic rigor with a respect for the cultural heritage of its students. It functions as a central hub for elementary-aged children in the area, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive learning environment.

As a public institution within the Gallup-McKinley system, Navajo Elementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and student development. Through its official website, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, district policies, and updates regarding school activities. The school remains committed to preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a focus on both literacy and numeracy within a culturally responsive framework.
345
Total Students
16.0
Full-Time Teachers
21.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    284 (82.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    37 (10.7 %)
  • White
    11 (3.2 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.4 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.2 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.6 %)
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)721-3500
Website: http://nve.gmcs.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 274
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 29
Kindergarten 40
Grade 1 52
Grade 2 49
Grade 3 58
Grade 4 57
Grade 5 60
Gender Ratio