Serving 252 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, David Skeet 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 6-9% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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David Skeet Elementary School's student population of 252 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1905
David Skeet Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David Skeet Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#766 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
77%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
14%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
74%
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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is David Skeet Elementary School's ranking?
David Skeet Elementary School is ranked #766 out of 796 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend David Skeet Elementary School?
252 students attend David Skeet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of David Skeet Elementary School students are American Indian, 14% 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 David Skeet Elementary School?
David Skeet Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does David Skeet Elementary School offer ?
David Skeet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is David Skeet Elementary School part of?
David Skeet Elementary School is part of Gallup School District.
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