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Nizhoni Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
Hwy 491, Shiprock, NM 87420 · (505) 368-4565 · Part of Central Consolidated Schools
Students
207
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Nizhoni Elementary
- Math proficiency 21 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 26 pts below the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 29.1% since 2020
- Next stop for Sheep Springs kids: 3 middle schools
On the path
Where Sheep Springs kids come from and go next.
PK–5Nizhoni ElementaryYou are here
7–83 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 23.1%
Reading / language arts32%
State average 57.7%
Location
Directions ↗
Hwy 491, Shiprock
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K13
Kindergarten20
Grade 132
Grade 223
Grade 335
Grade 444
Grade 540
Enrollment over time
292’20
298’21
276’22
253’23
207’24
Down 29.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
American Indian/Alaska Native 92%Hispanic 3%Asian 2%Two or more races 2%Black <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.