Serving 261 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chee Dodge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chee Dodge Elementary serves the west part of Yatahey, NM, covering an area of approximately 15.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 11.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chee Dodge Elementary School's student population of 261 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
261 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
13 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Chee Dodge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chee Dodge Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#496 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
American Indian
69%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
20%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
White
6%
19%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.8%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chee Dodge Elementary School's ranking?
Chee Dodge Elementary School is ranked #496 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Chee Dodge Elementary School often compared to?
Chee Dodge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Catherine A. Miller Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Chee Dodge Elementary School?
261 students attend Chee Dodge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Chee Dodge Elementary School students are American Indian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Chee Dodge Elementary School offer ?
Chee Dodge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chee Dodge Elementary School part of?
Chee Dodge Elementary School is part of Gallup School District.
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