Smith Lake Elementary School serves 111 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% 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
111 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
96%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Smith Lake Elementary School?
111 students attend Smith Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Smith Lake Elementary School students are American Indian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Smith Lake Elementary School?
Smith Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Smith Lake Elementary School offer ?
Smith Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Smith Lake Elementary School part of?
Smith Lake Elementary School is part of Gallup School District.
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