Del Norte Elementary
Gallup, NM · Elementary School · Grades -1-5
Performance Overview
About This School
Del Norte Elementary is a elementary school located in Gallup, New Mexico. The school serves 477 students in grades -1-5.
With a DataScore of 36/100 (D), Del Norte Elementary performs below the state average for New Mexico. The school has experienced declining performance over the past three years.
100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Del Norte Elementary has a DataScore of 36/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Del Norte Elementary has 477 students enrolled in grades -1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1.
Del Norte Elementary has experienced a decline with a 3-year growth score of -9.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Del Norte Elementary is part of the Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools in Gallup, New Mexico. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.