Enrollment
47
Elementary
DISTRICT 58 · STATE 287
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·JEMEZ MTN·NCES 350138000368
GALLINA ELEMENTARY
1903 STATE HIGHWAY 96, GALLINA, NM 87017 · (575) 638-5419 · Rio Arriba County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL47 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
10.4:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.7:1 · STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
98%
46 students
DISTRICT 98% · STATE 90%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 15 | 32% |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 4% |
| Grade 1 | 5 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 7 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 5 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 7 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 6 | 13% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within JEMEZ MTN. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where GALLINA ELEMENTARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico | In Rio Arriba County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 47 | #468 of 490 | #16 of 17 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
47
-6 (-11%) vs 2020
-70% since 1990-91, when it was 158
Student : Teacher
10.4:1
was 17.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 47 | 4.5 | 10.4:1 | 98% (46) |
| 2023-24 | 38 | 3.8 | 9.9:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 35 | 3.1 | 11.2:1 | 100% (35) |
| 2020-21 | 53 | 3 | 17.7:1 | 100% (53) |
| 2017-18 | 57 | 3.3 | 17.5:1 | 100% (57) |
| 2015-16 | 62 | 5 | 12.4:1 | 100% (62) |
| 2010-11 | 97 | 6 | 16.2:1 | 97% (94) |
| 2000-01 | 85 | 7 | 12.1:1 | 86% (73) |
| 1990-91 | 158 | 8 | 19.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for GALLINA ELEMENTARY.
Since 2017-18: students down 18% (57 to 47); teachers up 38% (3.3 to 4.5).
About GALLINA ELEMENTARY
GALLINA ELEMENTARY is a very small elementary school in GALLINA, New Mexico, administered by JEMEZ MTN. Students in pre-K through 5 make up the school's enrollment of 47 students. That compares with an average of about 287 students for elementary schools in New Mexico.
GALLINA ELEMENTARY is a school in JEMEZ MTN. The district has 4 schools and 178 students.
At GALLINA ELEMENTARY, 79% of students are Hispanic. Smaller groups are 15% White, 4% multiracial, and 2% Asian. For comparison, the population of Rio Arriba County is roughly 67% Hispanic.
With 4.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, the student-to-teacher ratio is about 10.4:1. The average for elementary schools in New Mexico is 12.9:1, so this school has fewer students per teacher. Student poverty is often measured by lunch eligibility; at GALLINA ELEMENTARY, 98% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Public schools in Rio Arriba County average a similar 98%.
The school is in Rio Arriba County, where the median household earns about $57,155 a year, about 19% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 15%. GALLINA ELEMENTARY shares Rio Arriba County with 29 other public schools.
CORONADO HIGH is the nearest public school to GALLINA ELEMENTARY, less than a tenth of a mile away. GALLINA ELEMENTARY is one of several public schools in the area, with 2 others within five miles.
NCES lists the school's locale as Rural: Remote. That means it sits in rural territory far from an urban area.
The school's enrollment decreased 11% from 2020-21 to 2024-25. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio dropped to 10.4:1, from 17.7:1.
The allk12 page for GALLINA ELEMENTARY lets the school community talk about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Rio Arriba County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
40,070
Census ACS
Median income
$57,155
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
30
3,127 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in JEMEZ MTN
- LYBROOK ELEMENTARYElementary · 69 students
- CORONADO HIGHHigh · 37 students
- CORONADO MIDDLEMiddle · 25 students
Other schools in GALLINA
- CORONADO HIGHHigh · 37 students
- CORONADO MIDDLEMiddle · 25 students
Nearby schools
- CORONADO HIGH0.1 mi · 37
- CORONADO MIDDLE0.1 mi · 25
- CUBA ELEMENTARY15.3 mi · 298
- CUBA MIDDLE15.4 mi · 148
- CUBA HIGH15.5 mi · 275
- ABIQUIU ELEMENTARY26.8 mi · 68
Frequently asked questions
About GALLINA ELEMENTARYHow many students attend GALLINA ELEMENTARY?
GALLINA ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 47 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does GALLINA ELEMENTARY serve?
GALLINA ELEMENTARY serves grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at GALLINA ELEMENTARY?
The student-to-teacher ratio at GALLINA ELEMENTARY is approximately 10.4:1 (5 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at GALLINA ELEMENTARY?
Student demographics at GALLINA ELEMENTARY are roughly 15% White, 79% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees GALLINA ELEMENTARY?
GALLINA ELEMENTARY is overseen by JEMEZ MTN in Rio Arriba County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.