Serving 236 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Juan De Onate Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% 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
236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
72%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
25%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
2%
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 (08-09)
9%
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
How many students attend Juan De Onate Elementary School?
236 students attend Juan De Onate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Juan De Onate Elementary School students are American Indian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Juan De Onate Elementary School?
Juan De Onate Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Juan De Onate Elementary School offer ?
Juan De Onate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Juan De Onate Elementary School part of?
Juan De Onate Elementary School is part of Gallup School District.
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