Enrollment
56
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 350017401113 Charter school
Dzit Dit Lool School of Empowerment Action and Perseverance — Navajo, NM
Federal NCES profile for Dzit Dit Lool School of Empowerment Action and Perseverance, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 72/100.
👥 Class size 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 87
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 14.4:1 New Mexico avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.3%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dzit Dit Lool School of Empowerment Action and Perseverance compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dzit Dit Lool School of Empowerment Action and Perseverance reports 56 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 32% below the New Mexico state mean of 14.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 38% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 65.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 19% below the New Mexico average and 26% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 5.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Dzit Dit Lool School of Empowerment Action and Perseverance spends $21,319 per pupil district-wide, above the New Mexico average of $19,045 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 23.8% from local sources (property taxes), 65.3% from the state, and 10.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (B), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dzit Dit Lool School of Empowerment Action and Perseverance compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Mexico state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 32% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▼ 19% | 80.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 56 | top 10% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 19% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
— 32% below state mean
Top 12% in New Mexico — lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
5.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$21,319
per pupil, district-wide
— above New Mexico avg of $19,045
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 56 Top 10% in New Mexico — larger than 90% of 873 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 9.8:1 -32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 65.3% -19% vs state
NCES ID 350017401113
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 83.9%
Two or More 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 83.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 5.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dzit Dit Lool School of Empowerment Action and Perseverance, which includes Dzit Dit Lool School of Empowerment Action and Perseverance.
$21,319
Per student
+12%
vs New Mexico
Avg $19,045
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 23.8%
State 65.3%
Federal 10.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Dzit Dit Lool School of Empowerment Action and Perseverance
How many students attend Dzit Dit Lool School of Empowerment Action and Perseverance?
Dzit Dit Lool School of Empowerment Action and Perseverance has 56 students enrolled. It is a other school in NAVAJO, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dzit Dit Lool School of Empowerment Action and Perseverance?
The student-teacher ratio at Dzit Dit Lool School of Empowerment Action and Perseverance is 9.8:1, which is 32% lower than the New Mexico average of 14.4:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dzit Dit Lool School of Empowerment Action and Perseverance?
65.3% of students at Dzit Dit Lool School of Empowerment Action and Perseverance are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dzit Dit Lool School of Empowerment Action and Perseverance?
The largest demographic group at Dzit Dit Lool School of Empowerment Action and Perseverance is American Indian / Alaska Native at 83.9%. The school serves a student body in NAVAJO, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dzit Dit Lool School of Empowerment Action and Perseverance?
Dzit Dit Lool School of Empowerment Action and Perseverance has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (B) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.