Nenahnezad Community School

Situated at 6675 SJ County Road South in Fruitland, New Mexico, Nenahnezad Community School is an operational, independent public school district serving the educational needs of a rural fringe community outside the Farmington metropolitan area. Operating a single school facility, the district provides a focused foundational academic environment for elementary students from kindergarten through sixth grade. Located within New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District, the district offers a close-knit educational setting designed to support local families, offering direct community connections through its main office and online portal.

For the 2024–2025 academic school year, the district educates a student body of 156 children, including 84 female and 72 male students, representing a 100% American Indian student population. To support student development across these critical early years, Nenahnezad Community School maintains a comprehensive personnel structure consisting of 44 total full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes 8 full-time teachers, 3 instructional aides, and 33 support staff personnel, creating a deeply supportive environment across all grade levels—ranging from 15 kindergarteners to 31 sixth-graders. This robust balance of instructional and support staff enables the district to deliver tailored academic and cultural guidance for every student.