Bread Springs Day School

Bread Springs Day School
Hwy 602 East Skeets Rd 1750
Gallup, NM 87305
62 Students
Elementary School K - 3rd
School Overview
Bread Springs Day School is a Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) grant-funded school located near Gallup, New Mexico. Serving a predominantly Navajo student population, the school is deeply rooted in the local community and places a significant emphasis on integrating Navajo language and culture into its academic curriculum. Its remote location underscores its vital role as a community hub, providing essential educational services to students in the Bread Springs area who might otherwise face challenges in accessing consistent, culturally relevant schooling.

The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the preservation of indigenous heritage. By maintaining small class sizes and a localized approach, Bread Springs Day School focuses on holistic student development, ensuring that learners are not only prepared for future academic success but are also grounded in the traditions and values of their community. Through its partnership with the BIE and the local Navajo Nation, the school remains a key institution for educational equity and cultural continuity in the region.
62
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    62 (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: Bread Springs Day School
Phone: (505)778-5411
Website: http://baahaali.navajochapters.org/bread-springs-day-school/
Grade Range: K - 3rd
Total Students: 62
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 58
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 20
Grade 1 14
Grade 2 13
Grade 3 15
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
DAVID SKEET ELEMENTARY
GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS
250 Students
RT 45 JONES RANCH RD
VANDERWAGEN, NM 87326 (4.1 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th