NEWCOMB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NEWCOMB ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CENTRAL school district, located in NEWCOMB, NM with about 271 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 24 teachers, NEWCOMB ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
NEWCOMB ELEMENTARY School, located on US Highway 491 in Newcomb, New Mexico, serves as a vital educational hub within the Central Consolidated School District. Situated in the heart of the Navajo Nation, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and reflects the cultural identity of its predominantly Native American student population. The school is committed to providing a supportive learning environment that balances rigorous academic standards with an appreciation for the unique heritage and traditions of the region.
The school’s mission focuses on fostering academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement for its elementary-aged students. By utilizing the resources of the Central Consolidated School District, NEWCOMB ELEMENTARY offers a curriculum designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond while maintaining a strong connection to local values. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential information on school events, academic calendars, and administrative policies to ensure a collaborative partnership between home and school.
For more information, contact NEWCOMB ELEMENTARY at (505) 696-3415 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
NEWCOMB, NM 87455
(505) 696-3415
http://centralschools.org/~nes/
NEWCOMB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NEWCOMB, NM with about 271 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- CENTRAL
- Total Students:
- 271
- Teachers:
- 24
- 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 271 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NEWCOMB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 90% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 89.7%
- Two or more races
- 6.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.0%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
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.