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Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary

Summary:

Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary is a public elementary school in Zuni, New Mexico, serving 480 students in grades PK-5, with a unique student population that is 94.38% Native American.

Despite its distinct cultural makeup, Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in academic proficiency, with only 27% of students proficient in Language Arts, 17% in Mathematics, and 19% in Science, compared to state averages of 38%, 24%, and 34%, respectively. The school's student groups have ranked in the bottom quartile of New Mexico elementary schools, with the exception of Native American students, who ranked in the middle quartile. Additionally, Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among its student population.

While the school's academic performance is concerning, it may present opportunities for collaboration and resource sharing with nearby schools, such as Ramah Elementary, David Skeet Elementary, and Chi Chil'tah Community School, all of which are part of the Gallup-McKinley City Schools and Chi Chil'tah Community School districts. By leveraging the resources and expertise within the broader educational community, Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary may be able to address its challenges and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 38 Zuni Route 301 North
       Zuni, NM  87327

(505) 782-4441

District: Zuni

SchoolDigger Rank:
323rd of 435 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,896 Help


Students who attend Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Zuni Middle
High:    Zuni High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  480

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
94.4%
Asian:
2.9%
Hispanic:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary ranks worse than 74.3% of elementary schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (94.4%), Asian (2.9%), Hispanic (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary is 13.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary is $13,896.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary 323rd of 435 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Native American students:


Zuni:

SchoolDigger ranks Zuni 114th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 5.99 396th 396 0.0%
2022 12.59 381st 420 9.3%
2023 27.76 323rd 435 25.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.53 157th 191 17.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 26.18 113th 132 14.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.67 353rd 356 0.8%
2019 6.11 361st 361 0.0%
2022 13.36 344th 410 16.1%
2023 31.43 304th 426 28.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.89 320th 339 5.6%
2019 6.39 343rd 343 0.0%
2022 10.43 339th 395 14.2%
2023 23.01 322nd 390 17.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.19 333rd 333 0.0%
2019 5.12 337th 337 0.0%
2022 9.17 342nd 392 12.8%
2023 29.16 296th 414 28.5%
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Rank History for Native American students at Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.31 47th 48 2.1%
2019 5.92 64th 64 0.0%
2022 11.94 98th 99 1.0%
2023 41.09 56th 92 39.1%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 2 0 8 0 731 0 4 0 745
2018 5 0 4 1 681 0 0 0 691
2019 4 0 5 3 626 0 3 0 641
2020 2 0 5 4 590 1 2 0 604
2021 4 0 7 3 546 0 2 0 562
2022 4 0 8 4 467 1 2 0 486
2023 4 0 14 6 453 0 3 0 480

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 745 35.0 21.2 99.6
2018 691 50.9 13.5 99.6
2019 641 40.0 15.9 100
2020 604 50.2 12.0 99.5
2021 562 32.2 17.4 100
2022 486 50.2 9.6 100
2023 480 36.5 13.1 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 745 35.0 21.2 99.6
2018 691 50.9 13.5 99.6
2019 641 40.0 15.9 100
2020 604 50.2 12.0 99.5
2021 562 32.2 17.4 100
2022 486 50.2 9.6 100
2023 480 36.5 13.1 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,896

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 396th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 323rd of 435 Elementary schools
 25.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary)717.4
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Zuni)717.4
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary)810.6
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Zuni)810.6
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary)721.5
 14.5%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Zuni)721.5
 14.5%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
5th Grade Language Arts (Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary)1210
 2%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Zuni)1210
 2%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary)78.8
 1.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Zuni)68.8
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students641480
 25.1%
African American00
American Indian626453
 27.6%
Asian514
 180%
Hispanic36
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White44
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary

Students at Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary are 94% American Indian, 3% Asian, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 480 students attended Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary.

Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary ranks 323rd of 435 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Zuni Middle
High : Zuni High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

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