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#610 of 864 schools in NM
Tohatchi Elementary
Elementary School · Gallup · Tohatchi, NM
A Gallup elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
100 CHUSKA RD, Tohatchi, NM 87325
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tohatchi Elementary score 22% 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 22% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (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
91.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tohatchi 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
$32,731
Median home value
$63,700
Median rent
$638/mo
College educated
8.9%
Homeownership
87.3%
Poverty rate
43.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87325; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ch'ooshgai Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 198 | 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 → |
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
- #22 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
Tohatchi Elementary is listed in GALLUP; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tohatchi Elementary
Tohatchi Elementary is a public elementary school in Tohatchi, NM, part of Gallup, serving approximately 242 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #610 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tohatchi Elementary
What grades does Tohatchi Elementary serve?
Tohatchi Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Tohatchi Elementary?
Tohatchi Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 242 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tohatchi Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tohatchi Elementary is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tohatchi Elementary rank in NM?
Tohatchi Elementary ranks #610 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Tohatchi Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Tohatchi Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Tohatchi Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tohatchi Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tohatchi Elementary a charter school?
No, Tohatchi Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tohatchi Elementary a Title I school?
No, Tohatchi Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tohatchi Elementary?
91.3% of students at Tohatchi 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
- 242
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- McKinley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.8%
- Phone
- (505) 721-1051
- Area population (ZIP 87325)
- 2,231
- Area average commute
- 44.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 87325; 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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