Wingate Elementary School District

12 Painted Horse Trail
Ft. Wingate, NM 87316
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 366 students in Wingate Elementary School District.
Public Schools in Wingate Elementary School District have a diversity score of 0.00, which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 0.56.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
916 Schools
# Students
366 Students
310,536 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
22,958 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

This School District
State Average (NM)
19%
24%
≤5%
34%
11-19%
33%
(2022-23)
68.2%
43.1%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.00
0.56
% American Indian
100%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
63%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
n/a
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups

Best Wingate Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
12 Painted Horse Trail
Fort Wingate, NM 87316
(505) 488-6300
Gr: K-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wingate Elementary School District?
Wingate Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 366 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Wingate Elementary School District?
100% of Wingate Elementary School District students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wingate Elementary School District?
Wingate Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 19%
  • : ≤5%
  • : 11-19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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