Kha'p'o Community School serves 86 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower 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 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kha'p'o Community School's student population of 86 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 93% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
86 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
It is the Mission of the Kha’p’o Community School to nurture our children through education that embodies Kha’p’o Owinge culture, language and values.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kha'p'o 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)
≤10%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
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
97%
74%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Kha'p'o Community School?
86 students attend Kha'p'o Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Kha'p'o Community School students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kha'p'o Community School?
Kha'p'o Community School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kha'p'o Community School offer ?
Kha'p'o Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kha'p'o Community School part of?
Kha'p'o Community School is part of Kha'p'o Community School District.
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