NASCHITTI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NASCHITTI ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CENTRAL school district, located in SHEEP SPRINGS, NM with about 93 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 9 teachers, NASCHITTI ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
NASCHITTI ELEMENTARY School is a public school located in Sheep Springs, New Mexico, serving as part of the Central Consolidated School District. Situated along U.S. Highway 491, the school plays a vital role in the rural community, providing foundational education to students in the region. As a member of the Central Consolidated district, the school operates with a focus on meeting state academic standards while addressing the unique cultural and educational needs of its student population, many of whom are part of the Navajo Nation.
The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic subjects, character development, and community engagement. By utilizing the resources of the larger Central Consolidated School District, NASCHITTI ELEMENTARY strives to provide its students with access to modern curriculum and instructional support despite its remote location. Through its website, the school maintains communication with families, providing information on academic programs, school events, and administrative resources to ensure a collaborative partnership between the school and the community it serves.
For more information, contact NASCHITTI ELEMENTARY at (505) 732-4204 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SHEEP SPRINGS, NM 87364
(505) 732-4204
http://centralschools.org/~nas/
NASCHITTI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SHEEP SPRINGS, NM with about 93 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- CENTRAL
- Total Students:
- 93
- Teachers:
- 9.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 93 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NASCHITTI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 91% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 91.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- White
- 1.1%
- Female
- 46.2%
- Male
- 53.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.