Serving 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chee Dodge 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chee Dodge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Chee Dodge Elementary School's student population of 251 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chee Dodge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chee Dodge Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#525 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
73%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
19%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
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 is Chee Dodge Elementary School's ranking?
Chee Dodge Elementary School is ranked #525 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Chee Dodge Elementary School often compared to?
Chee Dodge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Catherine A. Miller Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Chee Dodge Elementary School?
251 students attend Chee Dodge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Chee Dodge Elementary School students are American Indian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chee Dodge Elementary School?
Chee Dodge Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chee Dodge Elementary School offer ?
Chee Dodge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Chee Dodge Elementary School part of?
Chee Dodge Elementary School is part of Gallup School District.
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