Mt. Turnbull Elementary School

Fort Thomas Unified District (4221)
10 Education Lane
Bylas, AZ 85530
115 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Mt. Turnbull Elementary School is located in Bylas, Arizona, serving the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation. As a key educational institution within the community, the school focuses on providing foundational instruction to elementary-aged students while integrating the cultural heritage and values of the Apache people into the school environment. The school operates under the San Carlos Unified School District, emphasizing a commitment to academic growth, student well-being, and community engagement in a rural setting.

The school serves as a central hub for families in the Bylas area, striving to create a supportive learning atmosphere that addresses the unique needs of its student population. By fostering partnerships between educators, parents, and tribal leaders, Mt. Turnbull Elementary aims to equip its students with the skills necessary for future academic success while maintaining a strong connection to their local identity and community traditions.
115
Total Students
10.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    109 (94.8%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (3.5%)
  • White
    2 (1.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Fort Thomas Unified District (4221)
Phone: (928)475-2020
Website: http://www.ftusd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 115
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 5
Kindergarten 15
Grade 1 13
Grade 2 20
Grade 3 22
Grade 4 12
Grade 5 13
Grade 6 15
Gender Ratio