Tohaali' Community School

Tohaali' Community School
N Highway 491 Navajo Route 19
Newcomb, NM 87455
101 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Tohaali’ Community School is a K-8 educational institution located in Newcomb, New Mexico, serving students within the Navajo Nation. As a grant-funded school, it operates under the authority of the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) and is deeply rooted in the local community. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while simultaneously honoring and integrating Navajo culture, language, and traditional values into the daily student experience.

The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to prepare students for success in both the modern world and their heritage. By fostering a supportive and culturally responsive learning environment, Tohaali’ Community School strives to bridge the gap between traditional Indigenous knowledge and contemporary academic standards. Through its focus on community involvement and student-centered instruction, the school plays a vital role in the academic development and cultural preservation of the Newcomb area.
101
Total Students
6.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    101 (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: Tohaali' Community School
Phone: (505)789-3201
Website: http://www.tohaalicommunityschool.com/
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 101
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 98
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 10
Grade 1 10
Grade 2 11
Grade 3 15
Grade 4 13
Grade 5 13
Grade 6 12
Grade 7 11
Grade 8 6
Gender Ratio