Serving 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tobe Turpen 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than 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 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 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
Tobe Turpen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tobe Turpen Elementary School's student population of 390 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
390 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tobe Turpen 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 Tobe Turpen 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
#630 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
73%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
18%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tobe Turpen Elementary School's ranking?
Tobe Turpen Elementary School is ranked #630 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% 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 Tobe Turpen Elementary School?
390 students attend Tobe Turpen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Tobe Turpen Elementary School students are American Indian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tobe Turpen Elementary School?
Tobe Turpen Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tobe Turpen Elementary School offer ?
Tobe Turpen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tobe Turpen Elementary School part of?
Tobe Turpen Elementary School is part of Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District.
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