SAN RAFAEL ELEMENTARY

www.gccs.k12.nm.us

53 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

San Rafael Elementary is a public school located in San Rafael, New Mexico, serving students within the Gallup-McKinley County Schools district. Situated in a rural community with a rich cultural history, the school functions as a foundational educational institution for local families. Its curriculum is designed to meet state academic standards while fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes the development of core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth.

As part of a larger district-wide network, the school places a significant focus on community engagement and student success. The facility provides a structured learning environment tailored to elementary-aged children, aiming to prepare them for their future middle school transitions. By maintaining a focus on traditional educational values alongside modern teaching practices, San Rafael Elementary works to ensure that students in this specific New Mexico region receive consistent academic support and access to necessary school resources.

Total Students

7.5

Full-Time Teachers

7.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SAN RAFAEL ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	44
Two or More	1
American Indian	4

Hispanic
44 (83.0 %)
White
4 (7.5 %)
American Indian
4 (7.5 %)
Two or More
1 (1.9 %)

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:	GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)285-2749
Website:	http://www.gccs.k12.nm.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	53
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
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 4

Grade 1 9

Grade 2 8

Grade 3 8

Grade 4 6

Grade 5 9

Grade 6 9