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#476 of 864 schools in NM
Chee Dodge Elementary
Elementary School · Gallup · Yah Ta Hey, NM
A Gallup elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
641 N HWY 491, Yah Ta Hey, NM 87375
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chee Dodge Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2016, reaching 20% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 22 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chee Dodge Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average337/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,000
Median home value
$37,200
Median rent
$475/mo
College educated
5%
Homeownership
96%
Poverty rate
39.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87375; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in GALLUP
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crownpoint ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 264 | Compare → |
| Indian Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 278 | Compare → |
| Lincoln ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 385 | Compare → |
| Tobe Turpen ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 394 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Gallup
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #17 of 32
- District spending per student
- $19,769NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chee Dodge Elementary is listed in GALLUP; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chee Dodge Elementary
Chee Dodge Elementary is a public elementary school in Yah Ta Hey, NM, part of Gallup, serving approximately 251 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #476 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chee Dodge Elementary
What grades does Chee Dodge Elementary serve?
Chee Dodge Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Chee Dodge Elementary?
Chee Dodge Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chee Dodge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chee Dodge Elementary is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chee Dodge Elementary rank in NM?
Chee Dodge Elementary ranks #476 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Chee Dodge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Chee Dodge Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Chee Dodge Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chee Dodge Elementary has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chee Dodge Elementary a charter school?
No, Chee Dodge Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chee Dodge Elementary a Title I school?
No, Chee Dodge Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chee Dodge Elementary?
94.4% of students at Chee Dodge Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 251
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- McKinley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.8%
- Phone
- (505) 721-1300
- Area population (ZIP 87375)
- 4,547
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 87375; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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