Nizhoni Elementary School serves 292 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Nizhoni Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 25%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 58%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nizhoni Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Nizhoni Elementary School's student population of 292 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nizhoni Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 217 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Nizhoni Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#216 out of 217 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
90%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
73%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nizhoni Elementary School's ranking?
Nizhoni Elementary School is ranked #216 out of 217 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
How many students attend Nizhoni Elementary School?
292 students attend Nizhoni Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Nizhoni Elementary School students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nizhoni Elementary School?
Nizhoni Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nizhoni Elementary School offer ?
Nizhoni Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Nizhoni Elementary School part of?
Nizhoni Elementary School is part of Central Consolidated Schools School District.
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