At a glance
Reported students
460
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Mexico elementary enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 451 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
310
Jefferson Elementary: 460 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 531
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 25.8:1
What the reported data says about Jefferson Elementary
Jefferson Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Gallup. It is one of 33 current school records connected to Gallup-McKinley Cty Schools. NCES reports 460 students for 2024–25.
Among 451 elementary schools in New Mexico with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 306 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are American Indian or Alaska Native (60.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.3%). English learners represent 24.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Jefferson Elementary
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 24.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.09
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.09
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.31
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5%
- Hispanic29.3%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native60.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial3.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Gallup-McKinley Cty Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Del Norte Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
424 reported students
Lincoln Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
414 reported students
Tobe Turpen Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
397 reported students
Thoreau Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
359 reported students
Stagecoach Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
340 reported students
Catherine A. Miller Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
317 reported students
Public schools near Jefferson Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Rock Elementary Elementary · Gallup-McKinley Cty Schools | PK–05 | 311 | 0.8 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary Elementary · Gallup-McKinley Cty Schools | PK–05 | 414 | 1.9 mi |
| Del Norte Elementary Elementary · Gallup-McKinley Cty Schools | PK–05 | 424 | 2 mi |
| Indian Hills Elementary Elementary · Gallup-McKinley Cty Schools | PK–05 | 294 | 2.3 mi |
| Stagecoach Elementary Elementary · Gallup-McKinley Cty Schools | PK–05 | 340 | 2.9 mi |
| Chee Dodge Elementary Elementary · Gallup-McKinley Cty Schools | PK–05 | 261 | 6.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary
What grades does Jefferson Elementary serve?
Jefferson Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Gallup-McKinley Cty Schools.
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary reported 460 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 451 New Mexico elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 531 students.
Is Jefferson Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Jefferson Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Gallup-McKinley Cty Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Jefferson Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
89.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Jefferson Elementary in?
Jefferson Elementary is part of Gallup-McKinley Cty Schools, based in Gallup, NM, which operates 33 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Jefferson Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Red Rock Elementary (0.8 mi), Lincoln Elementary (1.9 mi), Del Norte Elementary (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.