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Navajo Elementary

Summary:

Navajo Elementary is a public elementary school located in Navajo, New Mexico, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 345 students. The school is part of the Gallup school district, which is ranked 97 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Navajo Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of New Mexico elementary schools, with a ranking of 394 out of 433 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Navajo Elementary's academic performance is significantly below the state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 18% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 30% in the Gallup district and 39% statewide. In mathematics, only 12% of Navajo Elementary students were proficient or better, compared to 17% in the Gallup district and 25% statewide. The school's performance in science is also low, with only 17% of students proficient or better, compared to 25% in the Gallup district and 36% statewide. Navajo Elementary has a high percentage of Native American students, who make up the majority of the student population, and a 100% free and reduced-lunch rate, indicating that all students come from low-income households.

While Navajo Elementary and the other nearby schools in the Gallup district, such as Twin Lakes Elementary and Tohatchi Elementary, all serve similar student populations, there are some differences in academic performance and student-teacher ratios. For example, Twin Lakes Elementary and Tohatchi Elementary both outperform Navajo Elementary in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, suggesting that there may be opportunities to learn from the practices and strategies employed at these higher-performing schools. Additionally, Navajo Elementary has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 21.5 students per teacher, compared to 16.5 at Twin Lakes Elementary and 17 at Tohatchi Elementary, which may be a contributing factor to the school's low academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 123 Cedar Ave
       Navajo, NM  87328

(505) 721-3500

District: Gallup

SchoolDigger Rank:
394th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,665 Help


Students who attend Navajo Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Navajo Middle School
High:    Navajo Pine High

Student/teacher ratio:  21.5 Help
Number of students:  345

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
82.3%
Hispanic:
10.7%
White:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Navajo Elementary ranks worse than 91% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 15th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Gallup School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (82.3%), Hispanic (10.7%), White (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Gallup School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Navajo Elementary is 21.5, which is the highest among 16 elementary schools in the Gallup School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Navajo Elementary is $11,665. 13 elementary schools in the Gallup School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Navajo Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Navajo Elementary 394th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Navajo Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Gallup:

SchoolDigger ranks Gallup 97th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Navajo Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Navajo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 4.76 385th 389 1.0%
2006 3.95 388th 390 0.5%
2007 3.77 395th 398 0.8%
2008 3.15 403rd 405 0.5%
2009 4.22 409th 411 0.5%
2010 7.85 408th 419 2.6%
2011 7.88 392nd 402 2.5%
2012 7.27 390th 398 2.0%
2013 3.89 410th 412 0.5%
2014 9.37 430th 442 2.7%
2015 11.47 416th 421 1.2%
2016 8.63 408th 410 0.5%
2017 10.91 371st 374 0.8%
2018 9.40 376th 383 1.8%
2019 10.39 381st 396 3.8%
2022 7.86 401st 420 4.5%
2023 28.14 319th 435 26.7%
2024 14.67 394th 433 9.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Navajo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.31 122nd 191 36.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Navajo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.68 348th 356 2.2%
2019 11.79 345th 361 4.4%
2022 7.55 362nd 410 11.7%
2023 31.80 302nd 426 29.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Navajo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.77 325th 339 4.1%
2023 25.62 310th 390 20.5%
2024 14.67 358th 393 8.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Navajo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.61 332nd 337 1.5%
2023 25.37 318th 414 23.2%
2024 13.85 381st 410 7.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Navajo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.71 251st 395 36.5%
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Rank History for Native American students at Navajo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.37 44th 48 8.3%
2019 14.31 60th 64 6.3%
2023 32.43 66th 92 28.3%
2024 23.25 66th 79 16.5%
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Rank History for White students at Navajo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.33 135th 413 67.3%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Navajo Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 2 2 0 0 522 n/a n/a 0 526
1991 3 0 0 0 531 n/a n/a 0 534
1992 6 0 0 0 527 n/a n/a 0 533
1993 2 0 0 1 484 n/a n/a 0 487
1994 7 0 0 0 571 n/a n/a 0 578
1995 3 0 0 0 518 n/a n/a 0 521
1996 3 0 0 0 518 n/a n/a 0 521
1997 7 0 0 0 523 n/a n/a 0 530
1998 2 0 0 0 553 n/a n/a 0 555
1999 6 0 0 0 500 n/a n/a 0 506
2000 7 0 0 3 480 n/a n/a 0 490
2001 5 0 0 2 418 n/a n/a 0 425
2002 1 0 0 0 282 n/a n/a 0 283
2003 1 0 0 0 282 n/a n/a 0 283
2004 1 0 0 1 270 n/a n/a 0 272
2005 1 0 0 0 214 n/a n/a 0 215
2006 0 0 0 1 230 n/a n/a 0 231
2007 1 0 0 1 250 n/a n/a 0 252
2008 1 0 0 1 261 n/a n/a 0 263
2009 1 0 0 1 330 n/a n/a 0 332
2010 0 0 2 0 278 0 0 0 280
2011 0 0 1 0 249 0 0 0 250
2012 0 0 0 0 272 0 1 0 273
2013 0 0 1 0 272 0 3 0 276
2014 0 0 0 0 270 0 5 0 275
2015 0 0 0 2 265 0 2 0 269
2016 0 0 2 0 316 0 2 0 320
2017 0 0 2 0 261 1 4 0 268
2018 0 0 1 1 259 0 6 0 267
2019 0 0 1 0 259 0 14 0 274
2020 0 0 2 3 274 0 13 0 292
2021 0 0 6 3 261 3 5 0 278
2022 10 4 6 32 284 0 6 0 342
2023 11 4 5 37 284 2 2 0 345

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Navajo Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 526 30.0 17.5 n/a
1991 534 29.0 18.4 n/a
1992 533 31.0 17.1 n/a
1993 487 29.0 16.8 n/a
1994 578 30.0 19.3 n/a
1995 521 28.0 18.6 n/a
1996 521 28.0 18.6 n/a
1997 530 34.0 15.6 n/a
1998 555 30.0 18.5 n/a
1999 506 30.0 16.9 94.9
2000 490 34.0 14.4 98.2
2001 425 32.0 13.3 86.6
2002 283 23.0 12.3 96.1
2003 283 23.0 12.3 96.1
2004 272 23.0 11.8 95.6
2005 215 18.0 11.9 98.1
2006 231 20.0 11.6 49.8
2007 252 26.0 9.7 97.6
2008 263 22.0 12.0 98.9
2009 332 22.0 15.1 99.1
2010 280 24.0 11.6 98.9
2011 250 22.0 11.3 98.8
2012 273 21.0 13.0 98.9
2013 276 19.0 14.5 98.9
2014 275 19.5 14.1 98.2
2015 269 21.0 12.8 85.1
2016 320 21.0 15.2 100
2017 268 20.5 13.0 100
2018 267 18.0 14.8 100
2019 274 20.6 13.2 100
2020 292 19.0 15.3 100
2021 278 16.0 17.2 100
2022 342 18.0 19.0 100
2023 345 16.0 21.5 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Navajo Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 526 30.0 17.5 n/a
1991 534 29.0 18.4 n/a
1992 533 31.0 17.1 n/a
1993 487 29.0 16.8 n/a
1994 578 30.0 19.3 n/a
1995 521 28.0 18.6 n/a
1996 521 28.0 18.6 n/a
1997 530 34.0 15.6 n/a
1998 555 30.0 18.5 n/a
1999 506 30.0 16.9 94.9
2000 490 34.0 14.4 98.2
2001 425 32.0 13.3 86.6
2002 283 23.0 12.3 96.1
2003 283 23.0 12.3 96.1
2004 272 23.0 11.8 95.6
2005 215 18.0 11.9 98.1
2006 231 20.0 11.6 49.8
2007 252 26.0 9.7 97.6
2008 263 22.0 12.0 98.9
2009 332 22.0 15.1 99.1
2010 280 24.0 11.6 98.9
2011 250 22.0 11.3 98.8
2012 273 21.0 13.0 98.9
2013 276 19.0 14.5 98.9
2014 275 19.5 14.1 98.2
2015 269 21.0 12.8 85.1
2016 320 21.0 15.2 100
2017 268 20.5 13.0 100
2018 267 18.0 14.8 100
2019 274 20.6 13.2 100
2020 292 19.0 15.3 100
2021 278 16.0 17.2 100
2022 342 18.0 19.0 100
2023 345 16.0 21.5 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Navajo Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,665

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Navajo Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 381st of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 319th of 435 Elementary schools
 22.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Navajo Elementary)169.3
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Gallup)2218.7
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
4th Grade Language Arts (Navajo Elementary)911.6
 2.6%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Gallup)2222.4
 0.4%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Navajo Elementary)79.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Gallup)2518.2
 6.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students274345
 25.9%
African American04
American Indian259284
 9.7%
Asian15
 400%
Hispanic037
Pacific Islander02
White011
Two or More Races142
 85.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Navajo Elementary

Navajo Elementary ranks in the bottom 9.0% of New Mexico elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 345 students attended Navajo Elementary.

Students at Navajo Elementary are 82% American Indian, 11% Hispanic, 3% White, 1% Asian, 1% African American.

Students who attend Navajo Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Navajo Middle School
High : Navajo Pine High


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