Jefferson Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Gallup, New Mexico 87301 · Gallup
#224 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico
#43971 of 50,301 nationally
About Jefferson Elementary
Jefferson Elementary is a public elementary located in Gallup, in the Gallup school district of New Mexico, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 460 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 21.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 224th of 416 ranked elementary schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is math proficiency (32th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 460.
There are 16 schools in Gallup; Jefferson Elementary ranks 8th of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)89.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Jefferson Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jefferson Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
John F. Kennedy Middle
Gallup · Public middle · Grades 6–8
648 students · 908 m away
Miyamura High School
Gallup · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,237 students · 1.3 km away
Red Rock Elementary
Gallup · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
311 students · 1.3 km away
Gallup Middle
Gallup · Public middle · Grades 6–8
480 students · 1.6 km away
Hozho Academy
Gallup · Charter other · Grades PK–11
781 students · 2.5 km away
Middle College High School Charter - Gallup
Gallup · Charter high · Grades 9–12
153 students · 2.9 km away
Lincoln Elementary
Gallup · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students · 3.1 km away
Del Norte Elementary
Gallup · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
424 students · 3.3 km away
Six Directions Indigenous School
Gallup · Charter high · Grades 6–12
58 students · 3.3 km away
Indian Hills Elementary
Gallup · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
294 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Mexico with a comparable Enrollment.
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460 students
East Picacho Elementary
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460 students
Los Lunas Elementary
Los Lunas · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
458 students
Bosque Farms Elementary
Los Lunas · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
458 students
La Merced Elementary
Belen · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
463 students
Moriarty Elementary
Moriarty · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
464 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson Elementary a good school?
Jefferson Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 21.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #224 of 416 in New Mexico. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Jefferson Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Jefferson Elementary ranks #224 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico and #43971 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary had 460 students in 2025.
Is Jefferson Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Jefferson Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jefferson Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Jefferson Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.