Serving 166 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Roosevelt Elementary School ranks in the top 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 was 25-29% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
62%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
25%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary School?
166 students attend Roosevelt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Roosevelt Elementary School students are American Indian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt Elementary School?
Roosevelt Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Roosevelt Elementary School offer ?
Roosevelt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Roosevelt Elementary School part of?
Roosevelt Elementary School is part of Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District.
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