Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jefferson 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 21% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jefferson Elementary serves the west part of Gallup, NM, covering an area of approximately 4.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5 to 10-minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 460 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
460 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
25 teachers
School Rankings
Jefferson 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 Jefferson Elementary School is 0.56, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#575 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
60%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
29%
63%
Black
1%
2%
White
5%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.5%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Elementary School's ranking?
Jefferson Elementary School is ranked #575 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
460 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Jefferson Elementary School students are American Indian, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Gallup School District.
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