Crystal Boarding School serves 54 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Science Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crystal Boarding School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Crystal Boarding School's student population of 54 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
54 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Crystal Boarding 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)
≤20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
100%
11%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
85%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Crystal Boarding School?
54 students attend Crystal Boarding School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Crystal Boarding School students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crystal Boarding School?
Crystal Boarding School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Crystal Boarding School offer ?
Crystal Boarding School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crystal Boarding School part of?
Crystal Boarding School is part of Crystal Boarding School District.
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