NA' NEELZHIIN JI'OLTA
Na' Neelzhiin Ji'Olta is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Na' Neelzhiin Ji'Olta school district, located in Cuba, NM with about 204 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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.
Na’ Neelzhiin Ji’Olta (also known as the Counselor Chapter School) is a Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) grant school located in Cuba, New Mexico. Serving the local Navajo community, the school is deeply rooted in the culture and heritage of its students. It is dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment that integrates traditional Navajo language and teachings with standard educational curricula, ensuring that students remain connected to their cultural identity while preparing for future success.
The school operates as a K-8 institution, focusing on creating a supportive, community-centered learning space for students living in the surrounding region. By leveraging its status as a tribal-controlled school, Na’ Neelzhiin Ji’Olta emphasizes holistic development—balancing high academic standards with the preservation of Diné values and community traditions. Their approach aims to foster a strong sense of self-esteem and cultural pride among its students, serving as a vital educational pillar for the Na’ Neelzhiin (Counselor) community.
For more information, contact Na' Neelzhiin Ji'Olta at (505) 731-2272 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 731-2272
http://njo.bie.edu
NA' NEELZHIIN JI'OLTA is a public Title I school in Cuba, NM with about 204 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Na' Neelzhiin Ji'Olta
- Total Students:
- 204
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 204 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NA' NEELZHIIN JI'OLTA is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 100% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 100.0%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
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.