Enrollment
54
Elementary
STATE 287
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CRYSTAL BOARDING SCHOOL·NCES 590009800062
Crystal Boarding School
Highway 134, Navajo, NM 87328 · (505) 777-2592 · San Juan County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL54 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
13.5:1
4 FTE teachers
STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
94%
51 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 | 11 | 20% |
| Grade 1 | 7 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 6 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 8 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 8 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 8 | 15% |
| Grade 6 | 6 | 11% |
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
Schools most like Crystal Boarding School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Boarding School this school | 54 | 94.4% | N/A |
| Chi Chil'tah Community School Vanderwagen | 54 | 94.4% | N/A |
| T'siya Day School Zia Pueblo | 58 | 94.8% | N/A |
| Dibe Yazhi Habitiin Olta' Inc. Crownpoint | 58 | 94.8% | N/A |
| Bread Springs Day School Gallup | 61 | 95.1% | N/A |
| Tse'ii'ahi' Community School Crownpoint | 62 | 95.2% | N/A |
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 Crystal Boarding School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico | In San Juan County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 54 | #458 of 490 | #30 of 35 |
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
54
-89 (-62%) 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 | 54 | 4 | 13.5:1 | 94% (51) |
| 2023-24 | 52 | 9 | 5.8:1 | 94% (49) |
| 2022-23 | 50 | 9 | 5.6:1 | 94% (47) |
| 2017-18 | 143 | N/A | N/A | 100% (143) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Crystal Boarding School.
About Crystal Boarding School
Crystal Boarding School is a small elementary school with its address in Navajo, New Mexico. It covers kindergarten through 6, with a total enrollment of 54 students. Statewide, elementary schools in New Mexico average about 287 students each.
The school serves as its own district in federal records.
Native American students are the large majority at Crystal Boarding School, with 100% of enrollment. By the diversity index, Crystal Boarding School comes in at 0%.
Staffing totals 4 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. Elementary schools in New Mexico average about 12.9:1, a similar figure. A measure often used for student poverty, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, stands at 94%.
Census estimates describe San Juan County this way: median household income is about $55,872, about 18% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 18% of residents are in poverty. Federal data list 62 public schools in San Juan County, with a combined enrollment of about 21,309.
Of nearby public schools, DZIT DIT LOOL SCHOOL OF EMPOWERMENT ACTION AND PERSEVERANCE is the closest, at about 10.3 miles.
NCES describes the area around Crystal Boarding School as Rural: Remote, meaning in rural territory far from an urban area.
The school counted 143 students in 2017-18 and 54 in 2024-25. A shift in the grades offered could account for part of the difference.
Discussion on this page can cover sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
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
Related schools
Other schools in Navajo
- NAVAJO ELEMENTARYElementary · 310 students
- NAVAJO MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 224 students
- NAVAJO PINE HIGHHigh · 140 students
- DZIT DIT LOOL SCHOOL OF EMPOWERMENT ACTION AND PERSEVERANCEHigh · 56 students
Nearby schools
- DZIT DIT LOOL SCHOOL OF EMPOWERMENT ACTION AND PERSEVERANCE10.3 mi · 56
- NAVAJO ELEMENTARY10.5 mi · 310
- NAVAJO MIDDLE SCHOOL10.7 mi · 224
- NAVAJO PINE HIGH10.7 mi · 140
- Tohaali' Community School14.0 mi · 101
- NASCHITTI ELEMENTARY15.5 mi · 78
Frequently asked questions
About Crystal Boarding SchoolHow large is Crystal Boarding School?
Crystal Boarding School enrolls approximately 54 students in grades KG-06.
Is Crystal Boarding School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Crystal Boarding School is an elementary school covering grades KG-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crystal Boarding School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Crystal Boarding School is approximately 13.5:1 (4 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Crystal Boarding School?
At Crystal Boarding School, the student body is approximately .
Who oversees Crystal Boarding School?
Crystal Boarding School is overseen by Crystal Boarding School in San Juan County.
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