Chinle Unified District (4158)

District Overview
Located near the intersection of Navajo Route 7 and State Highway 191 in Chinle, Arizona, Chinle Unified District serves as a vital educational center within a remote, rural geographic setting. As an active, traditional public school district comprising eight operational campuses, it provides a comprehensive educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Federal dataset records for the 2024–2025 academic year highlight the district's role as a non-charter, local educational agency tailored to serving the diverse academic and developmental needs of children across its vast region.

The district supports a student body of 2,910 enrolled pupils, reflecting a rich cultural heritage with a strong American Indian community, which accounts for 2,884 of its total enrollment. To effectively guide and care for its student body, Chinle Unified District maintains a expansive workforce totaling nearly 958 full-time equivalent staff members. This team features approximately 406 dedicated classroom teachers, 48 instructional aides, and over 500 support staff professionals, creating a robust educational environment equipped with favorable staffing capacity to foster student growth and support local families.
8
Total Schools
2,910
Total Students
406.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chinle Unified District (4158)
Demographic Student Count
White5
Hispanic9
Black5
Asian1
Two or More4
American Indian2,884
Pacific Islander2
  • American Indian
    2,884 (99.1%)
  • Hispanic
    9 (0.3%)
  • White
    5 (0.2%)
  • Black
    5 (0.2%)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Chinle Unified District (4158)
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle1
High1
Other2
School Map
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:8
Students:2,910*
Teachers (FTE):406.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.2