Dowa Yalanne Elementary School (Closed 2023)

22 Salt Lake Rd
Zuni, NM 87327
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 337 students in grades 3-5, Dowa Yalanne Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 12% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 18% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 28%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
337 students
This chart displays total students of Dowa Yalanne Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Dowa Yalanne Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dowa Yalanne Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NM)
(15-16)
12%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dowa Yalanne Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
(15-16)
18%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dowa Yalanne Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Dowa Yalanne Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
(15-16)
100%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Dowa Yalanne Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Dowa Yalanne Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hispanic
(15-16)
n/a
61%
Black
(15-16)
n/a
2%
White
(15-16)
n/a
24%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dowa Yalanne Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
2%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Dowa Yalanne Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dowa Yalanne Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dowa Yalanne Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 28% NM state average).
How many students attend Dowa Yalanne Elementary School?
337 students attend Dowa Yalanne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Dowa Yalanne Elementary School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dowa Yalanne Elementary School?
Dowa Yalanne Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dowa Yalanne Elementary School offer ?
Dowa Yalanne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Dowa Yalanne Elementary School part of?
Dowa Yalanne Elementary School is part of Zuni Public Schools School District.

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