Serving 359 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thoreau 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 is 10-14% (which is lower 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 92% 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: 359 students
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thoreau Elementary serves the southeast part of its school district in Thoreau, NM, covering an extensive attendance area of approximately 1,220 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edges of the zone located up to 53.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thoreau Elementary School's student population of 359 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
359 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
22 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Thoreau 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 Thoreau Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#655 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
American Indian
71%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
White
8%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. 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)78.8%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thoreau Elementary School's ranking?
Thoreau Elementary School is ranked #655 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?
10-14% 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 Thoreau Elementary School?
359 students attend Thoreau Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Thoreau Elementary School students are American Indian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Thoreau Elementary School offer ?
Thoreau Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thoreau Elementary School part of?
Thoreau Elementary School is part of Gallup School District.
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