Ch'ooshgai Community School

www.ccsbroncos.org

197 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Ch’ooshgai Community School, located in Tohatchi, New Mexico, serves as a vital educational institution for the local Navajo (Diné) community. Operated under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), the school is deeply committed to integrating academic excellence with the preservation and celebration of Navajo culture, language, and traditions. The school mascot, the Bronco, serves as a point of pride for the student body, fostering a sense of community identity and school spirit among its K-8 population.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet rigorous state and federal standards while simultaneously providing a culturally responsive environment that prepares students for future academic success. By emphasizing the importance of heritage alongside modern educational practices, Ch’ooshgai Community School strives to empower its students to become leaders within their community and beyond. Through a combination of dedicated instruction and a supportive school environment, the institution plays a critical role in the educational landscape of the Tohatchi region.

197

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

104.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ch'ooshgai Community School
Demographic	Student Count
American Indian	197

American Indian
197 (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:	Ch'ooshgai Community School
Phone:	(505)733-2700
Website:	http://www.ccsbroncos.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	197
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	205
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 17

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 19

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 20

Grade 6 31

Grade 7 17

Grade 8 25