San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School

San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School, also known as San Felipe Pueblo Day School, is a Bureau of Indian Education-operated school in San Felipe Pueblo, New Mexico. It is a K-7 school, and was previously a K-8 school.
San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School serves 166 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (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 (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : 6-9%
  • : ≤5%
  • : ≤10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

School Overview

San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School's student population of 166 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
166 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Prepare successful learners and problem solvers with a strong sense of self within their culture and the world.

School Rankings

The diversity score of San Felipe Pueblo Elementary 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.
This School
State Level (NM)
6-9%
24%
≤5%
34%
≤10%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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
100%
0.00
(22-23)
45.2%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
85%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% 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 San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School?
166 students attend San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School?
San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School offer ?
San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School part of?
San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School is part of San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : 6-9%
  • : ≤5%
  • : ≤10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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