Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle Community School

Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle Community School
35 Road 7585 # 5003
Bloomfield, NM 87413
143 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle Community School, located in Bloomfield, New Mexico, is a grant-operated K-8 institution dedicated to serving the educational needs of the local Navajo community. Situated on the Navajo Nation, the school places a strong emphasis on integrating traditional Diné language and culture into its academic curriculum. By fostering a learning environment that respects the heritage of its students, the school aims to instill a sense of pride and identity while preparing children for success in a modern educational landscape.

Beyond its academic focus, the school functions as a vital community hub, providing a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes the holistic development of its students. The institution offers a range of programs designed to bridge the gap between traditional values and rigorous state-mandated standards. Through its commitment to community involvement and culturally responsive teaching, Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle strives to ensure that its students are well-equipped to navigate both their tribal traditions and the broader world around them.
143
Total Students
14.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    143 (100.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle Community School
Phone: (505)960-0356
Website: http://www.dzilth.net/
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 143
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 140
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 14
Grade 1 9
Grade 2 18
Grade 3 13
Grade 4 13
Grade 5 22
Grade 6 18
Grade 7 16
Grade 8 20
Gender Ratio