Ch'ooshgai Community School serves 198 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14%
- Science Proficiency: 11-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ch'ooshgai Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ch'ooshgai Community School's student population of 198 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ch'ooshgai Community 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
100%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
74%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Ch'ooshgai Community School?
198 students attend Ch'ooshgai Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Ch'ooshgai Community School students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ch'ooshgai Community School?
Ch'ooshgai Community School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ch'ooshgai Community School offer ?
Ch'ooshgai Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ch'ooshgai Community School part of?
Ch'ooshgai Community School is part of Ch'ooshgai Community School District.
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