Is Thoreau Elementary a good school?

Thoreau Elementary ranks in the bottom 15.0% of New Mexico elementary schools.

How many students attend Thoreau Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 400 students attended Thoreau Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Thoreau Elementary?

Students at Thoreau Elementary are 79% American Indian, 12% Hispanic, 6% White, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Thoreau Elementary attend?

Students who attend Thoreau Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Thoreau Middle High : Thoreau High

Thoreau Elementary

Summary:

Thoreau Elementary is a public elementary school located in Thoreau, New Mexico, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 400 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.

Thoreau Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New Mexico elementary schools over the past several years, with a ranking of 368 out of 433 schools for the 2023-2024 school year and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is significantly below the state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels, with only 25% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 14% proficient or better in Mathematics. The school's performance in Science is also concerning, with only 9% of students proficient or better. Thoreau Elementary's struggles are further highlighted by the strong performance of nearby schools, such as Bluewater Elementary, which is ranked 21 out of 433 NM elementary schools and has much higher proficiency rates in all subject areas.

The significant disparities in performance between different student subgroups at Thoreau Elementary, particularly for Native American and Special Education students, raise concerns about equity and the school's ability to meet the needs of all its students. Additionally, the school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, suggests that factors beyond just socioeconomic status may be contributing to the school's challenges. Addressing these issues and implementing effective strategies to improve student outcomes should be a top priority for the school and the Gallup school district.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

#6 Fourth Ave
Thoreau, NM 87323

(505) 721-4400

District: Gallup

SchoolDigger Rank:
368^th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,558

Students who attend Thoreau Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Thoreau Middle
High:	Thoreau High

Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Number of students: 400

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

79.0%

Hispanic:

12.3%

White:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Thoreau Elementary ranks worse than 85% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 12^th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Gallup School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.71. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (79%), Hispanic (12.3%), White (5.5%). (See more...)

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

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thoreau Elementary is 18.1. 10 elementary schools in the Gallup School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Thoreau Elementary employs 22 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thoreau Elementary is $12,558, which is the 7^th highest among 16 elementary schools in the Gallup School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thoreau Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Thoreau Elementary 368^th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Thoreau Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Gallup:

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

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Rank History for all students at Thoreau Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2005	29.72	298^th	389	23.4%
2006	36.22	266^th	390	31.8%
2007	15.73	366^th	398	8.0%
2008	13.50	382^nd	405	5.7%
2009	21.93	353^rd	411	14.1%
2010	52.57	185^th	419	55.8%
2011	55.19	156^th	402	61.2%
2012	32.10	281^st	398	29.4%
2013	36.04	275^th	412	33.3%
2014	16.09	408^th	442	7.7%
2015	20.06	378^th	421	10.2%
2016	24.43	331^st	410	19.3%
2017	21.90	309^th	374	17.4%
2018	13.58	355^th	383	7.3%
2019	29.29	283^rd	396	28.5%
2022	19.11	347^th	420	17.4%
2023	15.82	394^th	435	9.4%
2024	18.71	368^th	433	15.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Thoreau Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2022	23.26	178^th	203	12.3%
2023	33.93	148^th	191	22.5%
2024	42.81	106^th	166	36.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Thoreau Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	24.90	120^th	132	9.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thoreau Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	16.28	326^th	356	8.4%
2019	36.17	238^th	361	34.1%
2022	21.50	308^th	410	24.9%
2023	16.08	386^th	426	9.4%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Thoreau Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	51.99	16^th	36	55.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Thoreau Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	24.93	264^th	339	22.1%
2019	39.95	198^th	343	42.3%
2022	20.24	303^rd	395	23.3%
2023	24.66	313^th	390	19.7%
2024	23.30	315^th	393	19.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Thoreau Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2019	25.80	265^th	337	21.4%
2022	16.86	307^th	392	21.7%
2023	9.25	409^th	414	1.2%
2024	15.70	370^th	410	9.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thoreau Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	44.84	202^nd	390	48.2%

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Rank History for Native American students at Thoreau Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	17.17	43^rd	48	10.4%
2019	43.11	33^rd	64	48.4%
2022	17.42	90^th	99	9.1%
2023	16.55	84^th	92	8.7%
2024	24.56	64^th	79	19.0%

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Rank History for White students at Thoreau Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	50.34	157^th	325	51.7%
2024	15.89	257^th	293	12.3%

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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.

Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Thoreau Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	90	0	0	26	325	n/a	n/a	441
1991	81	0	0	17	329	n/a	n/a	427
1992	87	0	0	20	336	n/a	n/a	443
1993	81	0	0	20	301	n/a	n/a	402
1994	74	0	0	23	336	n/a	n/a	433
1995	66	0	0	17	350	n/a	n/a	433
1996	66	0	0	17	350	n/a	n/a	433
1997	72	1	0	26	389	n/a	n/a	488
1998	61	3	0	33	396	n/a	n/a	493
1999	63	1	0	28	379	n/a	n/a	471
2000	54	1	0	22	365	n/a	n/a	442
2001	54	0	0	29	361	n/a	n/a	444
2002	40	0	0	18	336	n/a	n/a	394
2003	40	0	0	18	336	n/a	n/a	394
2004	46	0	1	15	243	n/a	n/a	305
2005	31	0	1	16	286	n/a	n/a	334
2006	19	0	1	11	305	n/a	n/a	336
2007	18	0	0	10	276	n/a	n/a	304
2008	20	0	0	9	284	n/a	n/a	313
2009	17	0	0	10	300	n/a	n/a	327
2010	19	0	0	10	288	0	0	317
2011	14	0	0	19	283	0	1	317
2012	24	0	0	15	301	0	5	345
2013	18	0	0	20	295	0	6	339
2014	13	0	0	24	281	0	8	326
2015	8	0	0	21	300	0	12	341
2016	12	0	1	21	278	0	16	328
2017	14	0	1	20	270	0	14	319
2018	10	1	2	19	264	0	13	309
2019	12	0	0	14	255	0	7	288
2020	11	0	1	14	270	0	10	306
2021	7	0	2	21	279	1	7	317
2022	24	5	3	52	323	0	8	415
2023	22	5	5	49	316	0	3	400

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 Thoreau Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	441	24.0	18.3	n/a
1991	427	24.0	17.7	n/a
1992	443	24.0	18.4	n/a
1993	402	24.0	16.8	n/a
1994	433	22.0	19.7	n/a
1995	433	25.0	17.3	n/a
1996	433	25.0	17.3	n/a
1997	488	24.0	20.3	n/a
1998	493	26.0	19.0	n/a
1999	471	29.0	16.2	74.5
2000	442	29.0	15.2	84.8
2001	444	29.1	15.3	80.6
2002	394	26.0	15.2	92.6
2003	394	26.0	15.2	92.6
2004	305	25.0	12.2	98.7
2005	334	23.0	14.5	95.8
2006	336	24.0	14.0	90.2
2007	304	22.0	13.8	91.4
2008	313	26.0	12.0	89.1
2009	327	26.0	12.6	93
2010	317	24.0	13.2	99.1
2011	317	24.0	13.2	99.1
2012	345	27.0	12.7	99.1
2013	339	28.0	12.1	99.1
2014	326	26.0	12.5	97.9
2015	341	25.0	13.6	86.2
2016	328	24.0	13.6	100
2017	319	23.0	13.8	100
2018	309	23.0	13.4	100
2019	288	21.1	13.6	100
2020	306	21.1	14.5	100
2021	317	19.0	16.6	100
2022	415	21.0	19.7	100
2023	400	22.0	18.1	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 Thoreau Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	441	24.0	18.3	n/a
1991	427	24.0	17.7	n/a
1992	443	24.0	18.4	n/a
1993	402	24.0	16.8	n/a
1994	433	22.0	19.7	n/a
1995	433	25.0	17.3	n/a
1996	433	25.0	17.3	n/a
1997	488	24.0	20.3	n/a
1998	493	26.0	19.0	n/a
1999	471	29.0	16.2	74.5
2000	442	29.0	15.2	84.8
2001	444	29.1	15.3	80.6
2002	394	26.0	15.2	92.6
2003	394	26.0	15.2	92.6
2004	305	25.0	12.2	98.7
2005	334	23.0	14.5	95.8
2006	336	24.0	14.0	90.2
2007	304	22.0	13.8	91.4
2008	313	26.0	12.0	89.1
2009	327	26.0	12.6	93
2010	317	24.0	13.2	99.1
2011	317	24.0	13.2	99.1
2012	345	27.0	12.7	99.1
2013	339	28.0	12.1	99.1
2014	326	26.0	12.5	97.9
2015	341	25.0	13.6	86.2
2016	328	24.0	13.6	100
2017	319	23.0	13.8	100
2018	309	23.0	13.4	100
2019	288	21.1	13.6	100
2020	306	21.1	14.5	100
2021	317	19.0	16.6	100
2022	415	21.0	19.7	100
2023	400	22.0	18.1	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 Thoreau Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,558

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thoreau Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 283^rd of 396 Elementary schools	Ranks 394^th of 435 Elementary schools	19.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Thoreau Elementary)	24	12.7	11.3%
3rd Grade Language Arts (Gallup)	22	18.7	3.3%
3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	30	31.8	1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thoreau Elementary)	31	11.9	19.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gallup)	29	13.2	15.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	32	22.5	9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Thoreau Elementary)	23	10	13%
4th Grade Language Arts (Gallup)	22	22.4	0.4%
4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	30	35.2	5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thoreau Elementary)	33	8.5	24.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gallup)	25	18.2	6.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	27	24.5	2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Thoreau Elementary)	16	29.2	13.2%
5th Grade Language Arts (Gallup)	26	24.6	1.4%
5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	33	35.7	2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Thoreau Elementary)	8	25.8	17.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gallup)	19	30.1	11.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	24	30.7	6.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	288	400	38.9%
African American	0	5
American Indian	255	316	23.9%
Asian	0	5
Hispanic	14	49	250%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	12	22	83.3%
Two or More Races	7	3	57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Thoreau Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NM-ASR Science (2024)	NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2024)	NM-MSSA Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM-ASR Science All Grades	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Thoreau Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	#6 Fourth Ave	Thoreau	87323	McKinley County	Gallup	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 721-4400	400	22	18.1	100.0%	22 (5.5%)	5 (1.3%)	49 (12.3%)	5 (1.3%)	316 (79.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	18.7	368^th of 433 public elementary schools	15.0%		15.8	394^th of 435 public elementary schools	9.4%	26	9.0	25.0	14.0	$12,558
Baca/Dlo'ay Azhi Community School	Public	K-6	I-40 Exit 63 North Frontage Rd	Prewitt	87045	McKinley County	Baca/Dlo'ay Azhi Community School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(505) 972-2769	191	20	9.5	98.4%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	191 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Mariano Lake Community School	Public	K-6	Navajo Route 49	Crownpoint	87313	McKinley County	Mariano Lake Community School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(505) 786-5219	86	4	21.5	96.5%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	86 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Dibe Yazhi Habitiin Olta' Inc.	Public	K-8	Co Rd 19	Crownpoint	87313	McKinley County	Dibe Yazhi Habitiin Olta' Inc.	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(505) 786-5237	71	4	17.7	95.8%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Bluewater Elementary	Public	K-6	15 West Chess Rd	Bluewater	87005	Cibola County	Grants	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 285-2694	70	9	8.2	100.0%	25 (35.7%)	2 (2.9%)	18 (25.7%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (35.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	97.7	21^st of 433 public elementary schools	95.2%		98	17^th of 435 public elementary schools	96.1%	4	57.0	80.0	60.0	$13,064
Wingate Elementary School	Public	K-8	12 Painted Horse Trail	Fort Wingate	87316	McKinley County	Wingate Elementary School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(505) 488-6300	337	2	168.5	99.1%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	337 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Crownpoint Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	#1 Codetalker Dr.	Crownpoint	87313	McKinley County	Gallup	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 721-1500	331	20	16.5	100.0%	15 (4.5%)	7 (2.1%)	37 (11.2%)	7 (2.1%)	257 (77.6%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.1%)	37.8	254^th of 433 public elementary schools	41.3%		21.6	361^st of 435 public elementary schools	17.0%	107	16.0	33.0	23.0	$12,434

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