San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School, also known as San Felipe Pueblo Day School, is a Bureau of Indian Education-operated school in San Felipe Pueblo, New Mexico. It is a K-7 school, and was previously a K-8 school.
San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School serves 175 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5%
- Science Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School's student population of 175 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 72% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
175 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
13:1
American Indian
100%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
74%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School?
175 students attend San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School?
San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School offer ?
San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School part of?
San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School is part of San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School District.
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