Tohatchi Elementary School

100 Chuska Rd
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 222 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tohatchi 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 20-24% (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 95% 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: 222 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in NM
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Tohatchi Elementary School's student population of 222 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
222 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Tohatchi 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 Tohatchi Elementary School is 0.36, 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.
This School
State Level (NM)
#477 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Tohatchi Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tohatchi 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.
20-24%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tohatchi 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.
11-19%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Tohatchi 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
79%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Tohatchi Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Tohatchi Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Tohatchi Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Tohatchi Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Tohatchi Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Tohatchi Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Tohatchi Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Tohatchi 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
100%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tohatchi 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 (10-11)
13%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tohatchi Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tohatchi Elementary School's ranking?
Tohatchi Elementary School is ranked #477 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Tohatchi Elementary School?
222 students attend Tohatchi Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Tohatchi Elementary School students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tohatchi Elementary School?
Tohatchi Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tohatchi Elementary School offer ?
Tohatchi Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tohatchi Elementary School part of?
Tohatchi Elementary School is part of Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 222 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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