Serving 217 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15-19%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)25-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
61%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
34%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
217 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Washington Elementary School students are American Indian, 34% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District.
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