Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary School

38 Zuni Route 301 North
Zuni, NM 87327
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Serving 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shiwi Ts'ana 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 486 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 6%
  • : 8%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

School Overview

Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary School's student population of 486 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
486 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary School is 0.08, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NM)
(18-19)
6%
21%
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(18-19)
8%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
96%
12%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
1%
62%
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Black
n/a
2%
White
1%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary School?
486 students attend Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary School students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary School?
Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary School offer ?
Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary School part of?
Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary School is part of Zuni Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 486 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 6%
  • : 8%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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