Dowa Yalanne Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Dowa Yalanne Elementary School served 337 students in grades 3-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 12% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 18% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 28%) for the 2015-16 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
337 students

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)12%
21%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)18%
28%

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1

American Indian
(15-16)100%
10%

Asian
(15-16)n/a
1%

Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
61%
Black
(15-16)n/a
2%
White
(15-16)n/a
24%

Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
73%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 28% NM state average).
How many students attend Dowa Yalanne Elementary School?
337 students attend Dowa Yalanne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Dowa Yalanne Elementary School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dowa Yalanne Elementary School?
Dowa Yalanne Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dowa Yalanne Elementary School offer ?
Dowa Yalanne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Dowa Yalanne Elementary School part of?
Dowa Yalanne Elementary School is part of Zuni Public Schools School District.
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