Nenahnezad Community School

6675 SJ County Rd South
Fruitland, NM 87416

nenah.bie.edu/

124 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Nenahnezad Community School is a grant-funded institution located in Fruitland, New Mexico, serving the educational needs of students within the Navajo Nation. The school emphasizes a culturally responsive curriculum that integrates core academic standards with the values, language, and traditions of the Diné (Navajo) people. By fostering a supportive and holistic learning environment, the institution aims to prepare students not only for academic success but also to become well-rounded individuals who are deeply connected to their community and heritage.

As a community-focused school, Nenahnezad plays a vital role in the Fruitland area by bridging the gap between modern educational requirements and Indigenous culture. The school typically serves students from kindergarten through the elementary/middle school levels, focusing on small class sizes and personalized instruction to address the unique needs of its student body. Through its commitment to high expectations and cultural preservation, the school strives to empower its students to succeed in higher education and contribute positively to the future of the Navajo Nation.

124

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

123.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nenahnezad Community School
Demographic	Student Count
American Indian	124

American Indian
124 (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:	Nenahnezad Community School
Phone:	(505)960-6922
Website:	http://nenah.bie.edu/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	124
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
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 16

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 12

Grade 3 12

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 18

Grade 6 25