Chi Chil'tah Community School serves 54 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Math Proficiency: 30-39%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Science Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chi Chil'tah Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Chi Chil'tah Community School's student population of 54 students has declined by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
54 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Chi Chil'tah Community School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
100%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
74%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Chi Chil'tah Community School?
54 students attend Chi Chil'tah Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Chi Chil'tah Community School students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chi Chil'tah Community School?
Chi Chil'tah Community School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chi Chil'tah Community School offer ?
Chi Chil'tah Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chi Chil'tah Community School part of?
Chi Chil'tah Community School is part of Chi Chil'tah Community School District.
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