Thoreau Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Thoreau, New Mexico 87323 · Gallup
#387 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico
#48944 of 50,301 nationally
About Thoreau Elementary
Thoreau Elementary is a public elementary located in Thoreau, in the Gallup school district of New Mexico, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 359 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 11.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 387th of 416 ranked elementary schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 359.
There are 3 schools in Thoreau; Thoreau Elementary ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)22%
- Reading proficiency (30%)22%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)90%
- 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 Thoreau Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Reading proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Thoreau Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Thoreau Elementary a good school?
Thoreau Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 11.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #387 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 Thoreau Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Thoreau Elementary ranks #387 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico and #48944 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Thoreau Elementary?
Thoreau Elementary had 359 students in 2025.
Is Thoreau Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Thoreau Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Thoreau Elementary?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Thoreau Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.