Lincoln Elementary School

502 Old Zuni Rd
Gallup, NM 87301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Top 20% in NM
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lincoln Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 385 students has grown by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
385 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Lincoln Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NM)
#138 out of 810 schools
(Top 20%)
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45-49%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lincoln 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 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lincoln 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 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
56%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Lincoln Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
32%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
2%
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White
8%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lincoln 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 (09-10)
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lincoln Elementary School's ranking?
Lincoln Elementary School is ranked #138 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Lincoln Elementary School often compared to?
Lincoln Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hozho Academy, Red Rock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
385 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Lincoln Elementary School students are American Indian, 32% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Gallup School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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