Ohkay Owingeh Community School

307 Community School Rd
Ohkay Owingeh, NM 87566

103 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Ohkay Owingeh Community School, located in Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico, is a tribal grant school that serves the educational needs of the local Pueblo community. Committed to preserving and integrating the rich cultural heritage, language, and traditions of the Ohkay Owingeh people, the school offers a curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with indigenous knowledge. By fostering a nurturing environment rooted in community values, the school aims to empower students to succeed as both lifelong learners and proud representatives of their tribal identity.

The school places a significant emphasis on community-based education, often involving tribal leaders, elders, and families in the learning process to ensure that students remain connected to their roots while preparing for the future. Through small class sizes and a focus on holistic development, Ohkay Owingeh Community School strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where students feel seen and valued. Ultimately, the institution serves as a cornerstone of the community, dedicated to academic excellence and the continued vitality of the Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo.

103

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ohkay Owingeh Community School
Demographic	Student Count
American Indian	103

American Indian
103 (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:	Ohkay Owingeh Community School
Phone:	(505)852-2154
Website:	http://oocs.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	103
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
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 12

Grade 1 15

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 15

Grade 6 12