SANTO DOMINGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SANTO DOMINGO ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BERNALILLO school district, located in SANTO DOMINGO, NM with about 234 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, SANTO DOMINGO ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

SANTO DOMINGO ELEMENTARY School is located in the community of Santo Domingo (also known as Kewa Pueblo) in New Mexico. As a school serving a tribal community, it operates within the unique cultural context of the Santo Domingo Pueblo, often working to integrate local traditions and values into the academic environment while meeting state educational standards.

The school serves as a foundational educational hub for the local youth, focusing on core curriculum development, literacy, and numeracy. Because it is situated on tribal land, the school typically maintains a close relationship with the surrounding community, emphasizing the importance of student identity, family involvement, and the preservation of the Kewa language and heritage alongside traditional classroom instruction.

For more information, contact SANTO DOMINGO ELEMENTARY at (505) 867-4441 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.