NASCHITTI ELEMENTARY

CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
US HWY 491
SHEEP SPRINGS, NM 87364
80 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Naschitti Elementary School is a public school located in Sheep Springs, New Mexico, serving as part of the Central Consolidated School District. Situated along U.S. Highway 491, the school plays a vital role in the rural community, providing foundational education to students in the region. As a member of the Central Consolidated district, the school operates with a focus on meeting state academic standards while addressing the unique cultural and educational needs of its student population, many of whom are part of the Navajo Nation.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic subjects, character development, and community engagement. By utilizing the resources of the larger Central Consolidated School District, Naschitti Elementary strives to provide its students with access to modern curriculum and instructional support despite its remote location. Through its website, the school maintains communication with families, providing information on academic programs, school events, and administrative resources to ensure a collaborative partnership between the school and the community it serves.
80
Total Students
9.4
Full-Time Teachers
8.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    71 (88.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (7.5 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (3.7 %)
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: CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
Phone: (505)732-4204
Website: http://www.ccsdnm.org/naschittielementary
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 80
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 78
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
Pre-Kindergarten 10
Kindergarten 10
Grade 1 14
Grade 2 15
Grade 3 10
Grade 4 7
Grade 5 14
Gender Ratio