SHIWI TS'ANA ELEMENTARY

ZUNI PUBLIC SCHOOLS
38 ZUNI ROUTE 301 NORTH
ZUNI, NM 87327
480 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Shiwi Ts’ana Elementary School is a public school located in the Zuni Pueblo of New Mexico, serving students within the Zuni Public School District. As an integral part of the local community, the school is deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of the Zuni people. Its name, "Shiwi Ts’ana," translates to "Little Zuni," reflecting the school’s commitment to nurturing its young students while honoring their unique linguistic and cultural traditions.

The school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances academic rigor with cultural preservation. By integrating Zuni language and heritage into the learning environment, the school aims to foster a strong sense of identity and belonging among its students. Serving the unique needs of the Zuni community, Shiwi Ts’ana acts as a vital bridge between traditional values and modern educational standards, preparing children for academic success while maintaining the customs and wisdom of their ancestors.
480
Total Students
36.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    453 (94.4 %)
  • Asian
    14 (2.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (1.3 %)
  • White
    4 (0.8 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.6 %)
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: ZUNI PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (505)782-4441
Website: http://www.zpsd.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 447
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 18
Kindergarten 57
Grade 1 71
Grade 2 70
Grade 3 92
Grade 4 90
Grade 5 82
Gender Ratio