Serving 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tohatchi 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
Minority enrollment is 93% 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 (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tohatchi Elementary serves the northwest part of its school district in Tohatchi, NM, covering an area of approximately 340 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 20.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tohatchi Elementary School's student population of 246 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
246 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
15 teachers
School Rankings
Tohatchi 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 Tohatchi Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#464 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
74%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
12%
63%
Black
1%
2%
White
7%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.9%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tohatchi Elementary School's ranking?
Tohatchi Elementary School is ranked #464 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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Tohatchi Elementary School?
246 students attend Tohatchi Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Tohatchi Elementary School students are American Indian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Tohatchi Elementary School offer ?
Tohatchi Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tohatchi Elementary School part of?
Tohatchi Elementary School is part of Gallup School District.
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