To'hajiilee Day School
290 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
To’hajiilee Day School is a Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) funded institution located within the To’hajiilee Chapter of the Navajo Nation in New Mexico. Serving a predominantly Navajo student population, the school plays a critical role in the community by providing K-8 education that emphasizes academic development while maintaining a strong commitment to Navajo culture, language, and traditions. The school operates with a focus on holistic student growth, aiming to prepare its students for success in higher education and future careers while fostering a deep sense of identity and connection to their heritage.
As a remote, community-centered school, To’hajiilee Day School serves as an essential hub for families in the area. Because it is located in a distinct community separate from the main Navajo Reservation, the school is uniquely positioned to address the specific social and educational needs of its students. The curriculum is designed to balance rigorous academic standards with culturally responsive instruction, ensuring that students are proficient in modern core subjects while also gaining fluency in Navajo customs and language to preserve their ancestral legacy for future generations.
As a remote, community-centered school, To’hajiilee Day School serves as an essential hub for families in the area. Because it is located in a distinct community separate from the main Navajo Reservation, the school is uniquely positioned to address the specific social and educational needs of its students. The curriculum is designed to balance rigorous academic standards with culturally responsive instruction, ensuring that students are proficient in modern core subjects while also gaining fluency in Navajo customs and language to preserve their ancestral legacy for future generations.
290
Total Students
23.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| American Indian | 290 |
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American Indian290 (100.0 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | To'hajiilee Day School |
| Phone: | (505)908-2446 |
| Website: | http://tohajiileeschool.com/ |
| Grade Range: | K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 290 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 23.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 243 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
19
Grade 1
28
Grade 2
20
Grade 3
17
Grade 4
21
Grade 5
22
Grade 6
30
Grade 7
19
Grade 8
20
Grade 9
36
Grade 10
17
Grade 11
20
Grade 12
21
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 19 |
| Grade 1 | 28 |
| Grade 2 | 20 |
| Grade 3 | 17 |
| Grade 4 | 21 |
| Grade 5 | 22 |
| Grade 6 | 30 |
| Grade 7 | 19 |
| Grade 8 | 20 |
| Grade 9 | 36 |
| Grade 10 | 17 |
| Grade 11 | 20 |
| Grade 12 | 21 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 159 | 54.8% |
| Male | 131 | 45.2% |