Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215)

Tonto Basin Elementary District is an active, traditional public school district serving the remote rural community of Tonto Basin, Arizona. Located at 445 S. Old West Hwy 188 within the broader Payson region, this single-school district operates independently of charter networks and supervisory unions to offer tailored education for pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade students. With a total enrollment of 79 children, the district provides an intimate learning environment where small class sizes allow for dedicated attention across all grade levels—from six pre-kindergarteners and ten kindergarteners to balanced cohorts through middle school.

To support its student body, the district maintains a substantial staffing presence tailored to its rural location and comprehensive support model. Instructional delivery is spearheaded by nearly seven full-time equivalent teachers working alongside six instructional aides, fostering high levels of classroom guidance and direct assistance. An additional 24 full-time equivalent support staff members provide essential administrative, operational, and student care services, bringing the district’s overall workforce to approximately 37 full-time equivalent positions. For families and educational researchers seeking further details on district programming, Tonto Basin Elementary District remains active and reachable via their administration office at (928) 479-2277 or online at tontobasinschool.org.