Chi Chil'tah Community School District

831 Cousins Rd.
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 54 students in Chi Chil'tah Community School District.
Public Schools in Chi Chil'tah Community School District have a diversity score of 0.00, which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 0.56.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
917 Schools
# Students
54 Students
310,735 Students
# Teachers
5 Teachers
22,973 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

This School District
State Average (NM)
35%
24%
≤10%
34%
<50%
33%
(2022-23)
60.9%
43.1%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.00
0.56
% American Indian
100%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
63%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
n/a
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups

Best Chi Chil'tah Community School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
831 Cousins Rd
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 778-5574
Gr: K-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Chi Chil'tah Community School District?
Chi Chil'tah Community School District manages 1 public schools serving 54 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Chi Chil'tah Community School District?
100% of Chi Chil'tah Community School District students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chi Chil'tah Community School District?
Chi Chil'tah Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 54 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 35%
  • : ≤10%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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