Serving 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tobe Turpen 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 20-24% (which is approximately equal to 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: 397 students
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: TOBE TURPEN ELEMENTARY serves the west part of Gallup, NM, covering an extensive area of approximately 356.2 square miles, where families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 12.3 miles, with the furthest point being 21.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tobe Turpen Elementary School's student population of 397 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
397 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
23 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Tobe Turpen 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 Tobe Turpen Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#523 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
American Indian
69%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.2%
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)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tobe Turpen Elementary School's ranking?
Tobe Turpen Elementary School is ranked #523 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?
20-24% 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 Tobe Turpen Elementary School?
397 students attend Tobe Turpen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Tobe Turpen Elementary School students are American Indian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Tobe Turpen Elementary School offer ?
Tobe Turpen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tobe Turpen Elementary School part of?
Tobe Turpen Elementary School is part of Gallup School District.
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