NEWCOMB ELEMENTARY

CENTRAL
US 491
NEWCOMB, NM 87455
169 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Newcomb Elementary School, located on US Highway 491 in Newcomb, New Mexico, serves as a vital educational hub within the Central Consolidated School District. Situated in the heart of the Navajo Nation, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and reflects the cultural identity of its predominantly Native American student population. The school is committed to providing a supportive learning environment that balances rigorous academic standards with an appreciation for the unique heritage and traditions of the region.

The school’s mission focuses on fostering academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement for its elementary-aged students. By utilizing the resources of the Central Consolidated School District, Newcomb Elementary offers a curriculum designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond while maintaining a strong connection to local values. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential information on school events, academic calendars, and administrative policies to ensure a collaborative partnership between home and school.
169
Total Students
21.8
Full-Time Teachers
7.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    156 (92.3%)
  • Two or More
    7 (4.1%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.8%)
  • White
    1 (0.6%)
  • Black
    1 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6%)
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: CENTRAL
Phone: (505)696-3415
Website: http://www.ccsdnm.org/newcombelementary
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 169
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 169
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
Pre-Kindergarten 18
Kindergarten 26
Grade 1 28
Grade 2 20
Grade 3 27
Grade 4 24
Grade 5 26
Gender Ratio