Serving 207 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nizhoni Elementary School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 207 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nizhoni Elementary serves the northwest part of Shiprock, NM, covering an extensive attendance area of approximately 462.5 square miles. Families in this zone can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 27.3 miles to the edge of the zone and a furthest reach of 35.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nizhoni Elementary School's student population of 207 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
207 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Nizhoni Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nizhoni Elementary School is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#796 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
92%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
3%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Black
1%
2%
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)82.6%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #796 out of 796 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 24% NM state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Nizhoni Elementary School?
207 students attend Nizhoni Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Nizhoni Elementary School students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nizhoni Elementary School?
Nizhoni Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nizhoni Elementary School offer ?
Nizhoni Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nizhoni Elementary School part of?
Nizhoni Elementary School is part of Central School District.
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