Tsehootsooi Primary Learning Center

Window Rock Unified District (4154)
Navajo Route 7
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
430 Students
Elementary School K - 3rd
School Overview
Tsehootsooi Primary Learning Center (TPLC), located in Fort Defiance, Arizona, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Window Rock Unified School District. Situated on the Navajo Nation, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to providing a supportive learning environment for its youngest students. Its curriculum and mission are designed to meet the unique academic and cultural needs of the children in the region, fostering both early childhood development and a sense of pride in their heritage.

The school emphasizes the importance of community partnership and academic growth, utilizing the resources of the Window Rock Unified School District to prepare students for future educational success. By focusing on primary education, TPLC plays a critical role in the local educational pipeline, aiming to bridge the gap between early learning and elementary school. For more information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, or administrative resources, the school maintains an official presence through the district’s website at [www.wrschool.net](http://www.wrschool.net).
430
Total Students
28.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    421 (97.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (1.4%)
  • White
    1 (0.2%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.2%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
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: Window Rock Unified District (4154)
Phone: (928)729-7802
Website: http://www.wrschool.net/Page/13
Grade Range: K - 3rd
Total Students: 430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
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 103
Grade 1 90
Grade 2 107
Grade 3 130
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Tsehootsooi Dine Bi'Olta
Window Rock Unified District (4154)
64 Students
Chee Dodge Drive
Window Rock, AZ 86515 (5.3 miles away)
Elementary School K - 6th