TOHATCHI ELEMENTARY

GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS
100 CHUSKA RD
TOHATCHI, NM 87325
222 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Tohatchi Elementary School is located in the community of Tohatchi, New Mexico, and serves as part of the Gallup-McKinley County School District. Situated in a region deeply rooted in Navajo culture, the school plays a vital role in the local community by providing foundational education to students in the area. Its curriculum is designed to meet the academic standards of the district while fostering a learning environment that supports the diverse needs of its student population.

As a community-focused institution, Tohatchi Elementary emphasizes the importance of student growth and community engagement. The school works to integrate traditional values with modern educational practices to ensure students are prepared for their future academic endeavors. By maintaining its connection to the Gallup-McKinley district, the school benefits from shared resources and administrative support, helping it fulfill its mission of nurturing academic success and personal development in the heart of the Navajo Nation.
222
Total Students
13.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
101.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    175 (78.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    25 (11.3 %)
  • White
    11 (5.0 %)
  • Asian
    5 (2.3 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.4 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.4 %)
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)721-1051
Website: http://toe.gmcs.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 222
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 225
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 23
Kindergarten 32
Grade 1 32
Grade 2 32
Grade 3 28
Grade 4 36
Grade 5 39
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Ch'ooshgai Community School
Ch'ooshgai Community School
Charter School 197 Students
1/4 Mile E Hwy 491
Tohatchi, NM 87325 (0.9 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th