T'siya Day School

1000 Borrego Canyon Rd
Zia Pueblo, NM 87053

zds.bie.edu/

58 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

T’siya Day School, located on the Zia Pueblo in New Mexico, serves as a vital educational institution dedicated to fostering the academic and cultural growth of its students. As a tribal school, it operates with a unique commitment to integrating traditional Zia language and cultural values into its daily curriculum. By blending standard academic standards with the specific needs of the local community, the school works to ensure that students not only excel in core subjects but also maintain a deep connection to their heritage and identity as members of the Pueblo.

Beyond its academic focus, T’siya Day School serves as a foundational pillar within the Zia Pueblo community. The school environment is characterized by a close-knit atmosphere where staff, families, and tribal leaders collaborate to support the holistic development of each child. By emphasizing both rigorous learning and the preservation of indigenous traditions, the school plays a crucial role in empowering the next generation of Zia youth to succeed in the modern world while remaining grounded in their cultural roots.

Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for T'siya Day School
Demographic	Student Count
American Indian	58

American Indian
58 (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:	T'siya Day School
Phone:	(505)867-3553
Website:	http://zds.bie.edu/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	58
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	55
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 10

Grade 2 6

Grade 3 9

Grade 4 11

Grade 5 3

Grade 6 5