Sanostee Day School

Sanostee Day School
NR 34
Sanostee, NM 87461
34 Students
Elementary School K - 3rd
School Overview
Sanostee Day School, located in the rural community of Sanostee, New Mexico, is a school serving the educational needs of the local Navajo Nation population. As a Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) grant-funded institution, it plays a vital role in the community by providing instruction to students from kindergarten through the elementary grades. The school is deeply rooted in the cultural landscape of the Navajo Reservation, focusing on academic development while striving to integrate the heritage, language, and traditions of the Navajo people into the daily school experience.

In addition to its academic mission, Sanostee Day School functions as a focal point for the Sanostee community. Because of its remote location, the school emphasizes a supportive, small-school environment that prioritizes student engagement and holistic growth. By maintaining close ties with families and community leaders, the school aims to prepare its students to succeed in a modern educational landscape without losing their connection to their indigenous identity and ancestral roots.
34
Total Students
3.2
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    34 (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: Sanostee Day School
Phone: (505)723-2476
Website: http://www.facebook.com/pages/sanostee-day-school/285242954839836
Grade Range: K - 3rd
Total Students: 34
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 22
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 11
Grade 1 9
Grade 2 8
Grade 3 6
Gender Ratio