JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY

jfe.gmcs.org/

460 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School, located on Mollica Drive in Gallup, New Mexico, is a public institution serving the local community within the Gallup-McKinley County School District. As a foundational educational site, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to foster the intellectual, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. The school plays a vital role in the regional education system, emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and essential life skills within a supportive learning environment.

The school reflects the unique cultural and geographic landscape of the Gallup area, striving to engage students through a variety of instructional methods and community-focused initiatives. By maintaining a structured educational program, Jefferson Elementary works to prepare its young learners for successful transitions to middle school while collaborating closely with families and stakeholders. For those seeking detailed information regarding specific school policies, academic calendars, or current faculty initiatives, the school’s official website serves as a primary hub for ongoing communication and community engagement.

460

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	135
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	16
American Indian	278
Pacific Islander	2

American Indian
278 (60.4%)
Hispanic
135 (29.3%)
White
23 (5.0%)
Two or More
16 (3.5%)
Black
4 (0.9%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	GALLUP
Phone:	(505)721-3000
Website:	http://jfe.gmcs.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	412
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 44

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 83