The Alamo Navajo School Board, Inc. is the entity controlling a K-12 tribal school in Alamo, New Mexico. It is affiliated with the Bureau of Indian Education. It also maintains a clinic and other public infrastructure in Alamo.
Alamo Navajo Community School serves 315 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Graduation Rate: 80-89%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5%
- Science Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alamo Navajo Community School's student population of 315 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 54% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1979
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alamo Navajo 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)
≤5%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
100%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)80-89%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
74%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alamo Navajo Community School?
The graduation rate of Alamo Navajo Community School is 80-89%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 77%.
How many students attend Alamo Navajo Community School?
315 students attend Alamo Navajo Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Alamo Navajo Community School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alamo Navajo Community School?
Alamo Navajo Community School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alamo Navajo Community School offer ?
Alamo Navajo Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alamo Navajo Community School part of?
Alamo Navajo Community School is part of Alamo Navajo Community School District.
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