Gallup-McKinley County Schools operates 33 schools serving 12,387 students in rural McKinley County, New Mexico. The district experienced a 2.9% enrollment increase from the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 19.6:1 across 632 teachers.
The district's graduation rate of 74.0% falls 5.3 percentage points below the state average of 79.3%. The student population reflects significant need, with 53.0% economically disadvantaged students, 29.2% English learners, and 12.8% students with disabilities. Racial demographics show 50.0% Black students, 50.0% Asian students, 20.7% Hispanic, and 8.0% White students.
Per-pupil spending of $7,677 is slightly below the state average of $7,968. The district's $239.0 million total budget is primarily supported by state funding (61.7%), with substantial federal contributions (33.3%) and minimal local revenue (5.0%). This funding structure reflects the district's rural location and high concentration of students from low-income backgrounds.
The revenue composition, with one-third from federal sources, indicates the district serves a population qualifying for substantial federal assistance programs. The gap between district and state graduation rates, combined with high percentages of economically disadvantaged and English learner students, suggests the district manages significant educational challenges within constrained financial resources relative to student need.
This summary was generated by AI from public data sources. Last updated May 4, 2026.
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Total Students
12,387
Schools
33
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,677
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2022-23
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
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Source: New Mexico Public Education Department, NM Vistas 2024-25