At a glance
Reported students
223
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
5.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Mexico elementary enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 451 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
310
Ramah Elementary: 223 reported students.
State peer staffing position
2nd percentile
5.2:1 reported; state peer median 12.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
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
- 201
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.3:1
What the reported data says about Ramah Elementary
Ramah Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Ramah. It is one of 33 current school records connected to Gallup-McKinley Cty Schools. NCES reports 223 students for 2024–25.
Among 451 elementary schools in New Mexico with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 306 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 5.2:1, below the New Mexico median of 12.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are American Indian or Alaska Native (57.8%) and White (17%). English learners represent 26.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.5%. 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 Ramah Elementary
- 1How do the reported 5.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by 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
- 26.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.9%
- 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
- White17%
- Hispanic15.7%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native57.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9%
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.
David Skeet Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
232 reported students
Tohatchi Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
246 reported students
Twin Lakes Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
256 reported students
Chee Dodge Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
261 reported students
Crownpoint Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
281 reported students
Indian Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
294 reported students
Public schools near Ramah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramah High High · Gallup-McKinley Cty Schools | 06–12 | 269 | 0.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ramah Elementary
What grades does Ramah Elementary serve?
Ramah 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 Ramah Elementary?
Ramah Elementary reported 223 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 451 New Mexico elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 201 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ramah Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 5.2:1, based on 223 students and 42.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Mexico median for the same school level is 12.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ramah Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ramah 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 Ramah Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87.9% 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 Ramah Elementary in?
Ramah 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 Ramah Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ramah High (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.