CENTRAL

Headquartered on Old High School Road in Shiprock, New Mexico, Central is an open, regular public school district serving students across a rural fringe community within the Farmington metropolitan area. The non-charter district operates 16 traditional schools spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, delivering educational services to a total enrollment of 4,518 students. The student body consists of 2,225 female and 2,293 male learners, reflecting a vibrant population that includes 3,803 American Indian, 275 Hispanic, 210 multiracial, 190 White, 32 Asian, and 8 Black students. Enrollment spans across all grade levels, from 177 pre-kindergarten and 248 kindergarten children up to 428 high school freshmen and 366 graduating seniors.

To support its multi-school system and diverse student body, the district relies on a substantial professional workforce totaling 1,904.4 full-time equivalent staff members. Instructional and operational needs are met by a team that includes 750.7 full-time equivalent teachers, 102 instructional aides, and 1,051.7 support staff members. Functioning independently outside of a supervisory union, the district provides direct administrative oversight for all of its facilities. Families, students, and researchers seeking additional information can contact the district directly by phone at (505) 368-4984 or visit their official website at http://www.ccsdnm.org/.