Serving 337 students in grades 3-5, Dowa Yalanne Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 12% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 18% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 28%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
337 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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
13:1
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%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 13:1.
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 School District.
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