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Chi Chil'tah Community School

831 Cousins Rd.
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
Chi Chil'tah Community School serves 54 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (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 (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 54 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • : 30-39%
  • : ≤10%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Chi Chil'tah Community School's student population of 54 students has declined by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
54 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Chi Chil'tah 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.
This School
State Level (NM)
30-39%
24%
≤10%
34%
<50%
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
0.00
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
74%
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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Chi Chil'tah Community School?
54 students attend Chi Chil'tah Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Chi Chil'tah Community School students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chi Chil'tah Community School?
Chi Chil'tah Community School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chi Chil'tah Community School offer ?
Chi Chil'tah Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chi Chil'tah Community School part of?
Chi Chil'tah Community School is part of Chi Chil'tah Community School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 54 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • : 30-39%
  • : ≤10%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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