Pinon Unified District (4390)

District Overview
Located along Navajo Highway 41 in Piñon, Arizona, the Piñon Unified District serves as a vital educational center within a rural remote setting in the northeastern part of the state. As an active, traditional public school district operating three distinct school campuses, it provides a seamless educational journey spanning from prekindergarten through twelfth grade. The district serves a student body of 1,019 learners, reflecting a strong cultural presence with the vast majority—992 students—identifying as American Indian. Designed to foster academic achievement and community connections, the district offers a welcoming, stable environment for local families seeking a complete primary and secondary education.

To ensure comprehensive instruction and holistic student care, the district is backed by a robust workforce of 426 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes 148 full-time equivalent teachers and 28 instructional aides, allowing for attentive classroom instruction, alongside 250 support professionals who oversee essential school operations, transportation, and administrative needs. This balanced staffing structure underscores the district's commitment to delivering strong academic and extracurricular support across all grade levels. Community members, families, and researchers interested in learning more about the district's educational programs can visit their official administrative portal at www.pusdatsa.org.
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Total Schools
1,019
Total Students
148.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pinon Unified District (4390)
Demographic Student Count
White3
Hispanic7
Asian2
Two or More10
American Indian992
Pacific Islander5
  • American Indian
    992 (97.4%)
  • Two or More
    10 (1.0%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (0.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.5%)
  • White
    3 (0.3%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Pinon Unified District (4390)
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:3
Students:1,019*
Teachers (FTE):148.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.9
Schools in Pinon Unified District (4390)
Found 4 Schools