STAR Charter School

Painted Desert Demonstration Projects Inc. (79086)
145 LEUPP RD
FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86004
Charter School 94 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
STAR Charter School, located in Flagstaff, Arizona, is a unique educational institution that distinguishes itself through its commitment to integrating rigorous academics with the cultural values and traditions of the Navajo (Diné) people. Serving a diverse student population, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, prioritizing environmental stewardship, sustainability, and community engagement. By incorporating place-based education, STAR encourages students to connect their classroom studies directly to the natural landscape and the rich heritage of the surrounding region.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school is recognized for its innovative use of renewable energy and its focus on fostering a supportive, small-school environment. The staff and faculty aim to empower students not only to achieve personal academic success but also to develop into responsible, culturally aware citizens. With a mission rooted in the philosophy of "learning by doing," STAR Charter School serves as a model for how rural education can balance modern technological literacy with traditional wisdom to prepare students for a rapidly changing world.
94
Total Students
19.0
Full-Time Teachers
4.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    84 (89.4%)
  • Two or More
    7 (7.4%)
  • White
    2 (2.1%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Painted Desert Demonstration Projects Inc. (79086)
Phone: (928)415-4157
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 94
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.9
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
Kindergarten 3
Grade 1 10
Grade 2 8
Grade 3 11
Grade 4 11
Grade 5 13
Grade 6 10
Grade 7 15
Grade 8 13
Gender Ratio