Enrollment
200
Elementary
STATE 287
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ATSA' BIYA' A'ZH COMMUNITY SCHOOL·NCES 590014700140
Atsa' Biya' a'zh Community School
Pinon Street Bdg 1415, Shiprock, NM 87420 · (505) 368-2100 · San Juan County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL200 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
9.7:1
21 FTE teachers
STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
99%
197 students
STATE 90%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 33 | 17% |
| Grade 1 | 27 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 22 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 28 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 22 | 11% |
| Grade 5 | 35 | 18% |
| Grade 6 | 33 | 17% |
This year's kindergarten class (33) is about the same size as its 6th grade class (33).
Student demographics
0%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 55% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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START A DISCUSSIONSchools most like Atsa' Biya' a'zh Community School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atsa' Biya' a'zh Community School this school | 200 | 98.5% | N/A |
| Ch'ooshgai Community School Tohatchi | 208 | 98.6% | N/A |
| Laguna Elementary School Laguna | 220 | 98.6% | N/A |
| Baca/Dlo'ay Azhi Community School Prewitt | 222 | 98.6% | N/A |
| SANTO DOMINGO ELEMENTARY SANTO DOMINGO PUEBLO | 206 | 100.0% | 21.1% |
| MESA ELEMENTARY SHIPROCK | 229 | 100.0% | 21.3% |
Matched among New Mexico elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Atsa' Biya' a'zh Community School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico | In San Juan County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 200 | #334 of 490 | #22 of 35 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 9.7:1 | #29 of 318 | #2 of 22 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 0.0% | #332 of 334 | #22 of 22 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 98.5% | #291 of 393 | #22 of 26 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -32.4% | #81 of 287 | #7 of 25 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
200
-96 (-32%) vs 2017
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 200 | 20.7 | 9.7:1 | 99% (197) |
| 2023-24 | 136 | 10 | 13.6:1 | 98% (133) |
| 2022-23 | 115 | 5.5 | 20.9:1 | 97% (112) |
| 2017-18 | 296 | N/A | N/A | 100% (296) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Atsa' Biya' a'zh Community School.
About Atsa' Biya' a'zh Community School
This page covers Atsa' Biya' a'zh Community School, a low-enrollment elementary school in Shiprock, New Mexico. Its 200 students are spread across kindergarten through 6. The school's enrollment is 30% smaller than the 287 average for elementary schools in New Mexico.
The school serves as its own district in federal records.
Federal enrollment data show Atsa' Biya' a'zh Community School is 100% Native American. Atsa' Biya' a'zh Community School's diversity index is 0%, against a US figure of 70%.
With 20.7 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at Atsa' Biya' a'zh Community School was 9.7:1. On average, elementary schools in New Mexico have 12.9:1, compared with 9.7:1 here. Atsa' Biya' a'zh Community School's free or reduced-price lunch eligibility rate is 99%. That tracks the 99% average for public schools in San Juan County.
San Juan County has these Census figures: the median household income is $55,872, about 18% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 18% of residents are in poverty. In all, San Juan County has 62 public schools and roughly 21,309 students.
Shiprock Northwest High School is the public school closest to Atsa' Biya' a'zh Community School, less than a tenth of a mile away. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
Its location is classified as Town: Distant by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Enrollment at Atsa' Biya' a'zh Community School dropped 32% between 2017-18 and 2024-25, from 296 to 200 students.
The discussion area below is open to posts about sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
San Juan County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
120,942
Census ACS
Median income
$55,872
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
18%
Below federal line
Schools in county
62
21,309 students
Quick facts
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Other schools in Shiprock
- SHIPROCK HIGHHigh · 502 students
- TSE BIT AI MIDDLEMiddle · 390 students
- MESA ELEMENTARYElementary · 229 students
- NIZHONI ELEMENTARYElementary · 207 students
- EVA B STOKELY ELEMENTARYElementary · 203 students
- Shiprock Northwest High SchoolHigh · 151 students
Nearby schools
- Shiprock Northwest High School0.1 mi · 151
- MESA ELEMENTARY0.8 mi · 229
- DREAM DINE CHARTER SCHOOL1.7 mi · 24
- SHIPROCK HIGH2.2 mi · 502
- EVA B STOKELY ELEMENTARY2.3 mi · 203
- CAREER PREP ALTERNATIVE2.3 mi · 118
Frequently asked questions
About Atsa' Biya' a'zh Community SchoolHow many students attend Atsa' Biya' a'zh Community School?
Atsa' Biya' a'zh Community School enrolls approximately 200 students in grades KG-06.
What grades does Atsa' Biya' a'zh Community School serve?
Atsa' Biya' a'zh Community School serves grades KG-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atsa' Biya' a'zh Community School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Atsa' Biya' a'zh Community School is approximately 9.7:1 (21 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Atsa' Biya' a'zh Community School?
Atsa' Biya' a'zh Community School reports a student body of .
Who oversees Atsa' Biya' a'zh Community School?
Atsa' Biya' a'zh Community School is overseen by Atsa' Biya' a'zh Community School in San Juan County.
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