Ohkay Owingeh Community School serves 105 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Math Proficiency: 10-14%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39%
- Science Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Ohkay Owingeh Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Ohkay Owingeh Community School's student population of 105 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 61% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
105 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
“Don’t teach me my culture; use my culture to teach me.”
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ohkay Owingeh 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
100%
11%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
85%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ohkay Owingeh Community School often compared to?
Ohkay Owingeh Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tierra Amarilla Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Ohkay Owingeh Community School?
105 students attend Ohkay Owingeh Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Ohkay Owingeh Community School students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ohkay Owingeh Community School?
Ohkay Owingeh Community School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ohkay Owingeh Community School offer ?
Ohkay Owingeh Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ohkay Owingeh Community School part of?
Ohkay Owingeh Community School is part of Ohkay Owingeh Community School District.
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