Na' Neelzhiin Ji'Olta

Na' Neelzhiin Ji'Olta
US 550 Hwy 197 mile marker 26 1 mile south
Torreon, NM 87013
118 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Na’ Neelzhiin Ji’Olta (also known as the Counselor Chapter School) is a Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) grant school located in Cuba, New Mexico. Serving the local Navajo community, the school is deeply rooted in the culture and heritage of its students. It is dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment that integrates traditional Navajo language and teachings with standard educational curricula, ensuring that students remain connected to their cultural identity while preparing for future success.

The school operates as a K-8 institution, focusing on creating a supportive, community-centered learning space for students living in the surrounding region. By leveraging its status as a tribal-controlled school, Na’ Neelzhiin Ji’Olta emphasizes holistic development—balancing high academic standards with the preservation of Diné values and community traditions. Their approach aims to foster a strong sense of self-esteem and cultural pride among its students, serving as a vital educational pillar for the Na’ Neelzhiin (Counselor) community.
118
Total Students
15.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    118 (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: Na' Neelzhiin Ji'Olta
Phone: (505)731-2272
Website: http://www.njo.bia.edu/
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 118
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 115
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 18
Grade 2 16
Grade 3 11
Grade 4 27
Grade 5 8
Grade 6 11
Grade 7 6
Grade 8 7
Gender Ratio