Chi Chil'tah Community School

Chi Chil'tah Community School
831 Cousins Rd
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
69 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Chi Chil'tah Community School, located in Vanderwagen, New Mexico, is a Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) funded institution serving the educational needs of students within the Navajo Nation. As a community-focused school, it provides instruction typically ranging from kindergarten through the elementary or middle school years. The school is deeply integrated into the local culture, prioritizing a curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with the preservation of Navajo language, traditions, and values.

The school serves as a central hub for the rural community, often providing essential resources and a supportive environment for students who may face the challenges associated with remote living. By fostering a close-knit learning community, Chi Chil'tah emphasizes the importance of holistic development—nurturing not only the intellectual growth of its students but also their cultural identity and personal well-being. Its position in the high desert of New Mexico reflects its commitment to maintaining the heritage of the region while preparing students for success in a broader academic landscape.
69
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    69 (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: Chi Chil'tah Community School
Phone: (505)778-5574
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 69
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 51
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 5
Grade 1 6
Grade 2 9
Grade 3 5
Grade 4 13
Grade 5 9
Grade 6 8
Grade 7 7
Grade 8 7
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
DAVID SKEET ELEMENTARY
GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS
250 Students
RT 45 JONES RANCH RD
VANDERWAGEN, NM 87326 (9.0 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th