THOREAU ELEMENTARY

GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS
#6 FOURTH AVE
THOREAU, NM 87323
400 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Thoreau Elementary School is located in the community of Thoreau, New Mexico, and operates as part of the Gallup-McKinley County Schools district. Serving a rural population, the school acts as a focal point for the local community, providing primary education to students in a region characterized by its rich cultural heritage and proximity to the Continental Divide.

The school’s mission emphasizes creating a supportive learning environment that addresses the unique academic and social needs of its diverse student body. By utilizing the resources provided through the district’s central administration, Thoreau Elementary focuses on core curriculum development while fostering an inclusive atmosphere that encourages student growth and engagement within the Thoreau area.
400
Total Students
22.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    316 (79.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    49 (12.2 %)
  • White
    22 (5.5 %)
  • Black
    5 (1.3 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.3 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.7 %)
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)721-4400
Website: http://the.gmcs.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 323
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 35
Kindergarten 54
Grade 1 51
Grade 2 59
Grade 3 48
Grade 4 80
Grade 5 72
Grade 6 1
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Baca/Dlo'ay Azhi Community School
Baca/Dlo'ay Azhi Community School
Charter School 191 Students
I-40 Exit 63 North Frontage Rd
Prewitt, NM 87045 (9.9 miles away)
Elementary School K - 6th