Ohkay Owingeh Community School serves 103 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to 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 6:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Math Proficiency: 20-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39%
- Science Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ohkay Owingeh Community School's student population of 103 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
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)
20-29%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
100%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
75%
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?
20-29% 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?
103 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 6:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ohkay Owingeh Community School offer ?
Ohkay Owingeh Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
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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