Below Average
#750 of 864 schools in NM
Nizhoni Elementary
Elementary School · Central · Shiprock, NM
A Central elementary school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. BOX 3567, Shiprock, NM 87420
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nizhoni Elementary score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 3% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nizhoni Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average605/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,079
Median home value
$101,600
Median rent
$693/mo
College educated
10.9%
Homeownership
54.9%
Poverty rate
27.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87420; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eva B Stokely ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Dream Dine Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Mesa ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 260 | Compare → |
| Atsa' Biya' A'zh Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–6 | 3.1 mi | 136 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Central
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #14 of 15
- District spending per student
- $23,470NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nizhoni Elementary is listed in CENTRAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nizhoni Elementary
Nizhoni Elementary is a public elementary school in Shiprock, NM, part of Central, serving approximately 253 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #750 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nizhoni Elementary
What grades does Nizhoni Elementary serve?
Nizhoni Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Nizhoni Elementary?
Nizhoni Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nizhoni Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nizhoni Elementary is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nizhoni Elementary rank in NM?
Nizhoni Elementary ranks #750 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Nizhoni Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Nizhoni Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Nizhoni Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nizhoni Elementary has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Nizhoni Elementary a charter school?
No, Nizhoni Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nizhoni Elementary a Title I school?
No, Nizhoni Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nizhoni Elementary?
70.0% of students at Nizhoni Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 253
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- San Juan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 67.6%
- Phone
- (505) 368-4565
- Area population (ZIP 87420)
- 11,048
- Area average commute
- 31.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 87420; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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