Bread Springs Day School

Located along Hwy 602 East Skeets Road 1750 in Gallup, New Mexico, Bread Springs Day School is an active public school district providing focused early elementary education within a rural distant community setting. Operating a single instructional facility, the district concentrates its academic programming exclusively on early childhood and primary development, serving students from kindergarten through third grade. Positioned within New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District, this small district offers local families a close-knit educational environment designed to foster strong foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills during a child's key learning years.

The district's student body consists of 61 enrolled children—comprising 34 female and 27 male students—all of whom identify as American Indian, reflecting a culturally distinct and closely tied student community. Enrollment is evenly balanced across early grades, including 19 kindergarteners, 14 first graders, 15 second graders, and 13 third graders. To support student achievement and well-being, Bread Springs Day School maintains a comprehensive staffing infrastructure totaling 30 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. With 6 certified teachers, 3 instructional aides, and 21 dedicated support staff members, the district delivers an exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 10:1, ensuring young learners receive extensive individualized attention and holistic wraparound support.