Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stagecoach Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stagecoach Elementary School's student population of 340 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
340 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
18 teachers
Colors
Home of the Stallions!
School Rankings
Stagecoach 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 Stagecoach Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#496 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
American Indian
64%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
24%
63%
Black
1%
2%
White
7%
19%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
85%
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
School Notes
- School Mascot: Stallions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stagecoach Elementary School's ranking?
Stagecoach Elementary School is ranked #496 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Stagecoach Elementary School?
340 students attend Stagecoach Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Stagecoach Elementary School students are American Indian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Stagecoach Elementary School offer ?
Stagecoach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stagecoach Elementary School part of?
Stagecoach Elementary School is part of Gallup School District.
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