Beclabito Day School

Beclabito Day School
Clliford Ward Dr Hwy 64 West; BIA Rd
Beclabito, NM 87420
48 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
School Overview
Beclabito Day School is a small, rural educational institution located in the community of Beclabito, New Mexico, situated within the vast Navajo Nation. As a day school, it serves as a foundational academic hub for the local tribal community, typically focusing on providing elementary education to children in the area. Given its remote geographical location near the Four Corners region, the school plays a vital role in integrating Navajo culture, language, and traditions into the standard curriculum to ensure that students maintain a strong connection to their heritage while meeting state academic standards.

Operating under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) or local tribal oversight, the school emphasizes a supportive, community-centered environment. Because it is located in a sparsely populated region, the school often serves as a focal point for social and community engagement beyond the classroom. The mission of Beclabito Day School centers on empowering students with the skills necessary for future academic success while fostering a sense of pride and identity rooted in their Indigenous background.
48
Total Students
5.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    48 (100.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Beclabito Day School
Phone: (928)656-3555
Website: http://www.facebook.com/BeclabitoBobcats/
Grade Range: K - 4th
Total Students: 48
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 18
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 8
Grade 1 12
Grade 2 8
Grade 3 10
Grade 4 10
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
T'iis Nazbas Community School
T'iis Nazbas Community School
Charter School 79 Students
Highway 160 BIA Rd N5114
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514 (6.5 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th