NIZHONI ELEMENTARY

www.ccsdnm.org/nizhonielementary

276 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Nizhoni Elementary School is a public institution located in Shiprock, New Mexico, serving as part of the Central Consolidated School District. Situated along Highway 491, the school primarily serves the local Navajo community, reflecting the cultural heritage and educational needs of the region. As part of a district that spans a significant portion of the Navajo Nation, Nizhoni Elementary focuses on providing foundational academic instruction while operating within the unique socio-economic and geographic context of the Four Corners area.

The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student growth and community engagement. By integrating standard academic curricula with resources provided by the Central Consolidated School District, the staff aims to prepare students for middle school transitions while honoring the traditions and identity of the local population. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational development, maintaining communication through the district’s digital infrastructure to support student success and school-wide initiatives.

276

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NIZHONI ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	7
Asian	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	262

American Indian
262 (94.9 %)
Hispanic
7 (2.5 %)
Two or More
6 (2.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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)368-4565
Website:	http://www.ccsdnm.org/nizhonielementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	276
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	207
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 24

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 55