For the 2026-27 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
916 Schools
# Students
54 Students
310,536 Students
# Teachers
5 Teachers
22,958 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)60.9%
43.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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 (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
831 Cousins Rd
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 778-5574
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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