Ganado Primary School

gps.ganado.k12.az.us/

162 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Ganado Primary School is located in Ganado, Arizona, and operates as part of the Ganado Unified School District, situated within the heart of the Navajo Nation. The school is deeply rooted in the local community, emphasizing a learning environment that respects and integrates Diné (Navajo) culture, language, and heritage into its educational framework. By prioritizing both academic achievement and cultural identity, the school aims to create a supportive foundation for its youngest students as they begin their educational journeys.

The primary school focuses on early childhood development, typically serving students in grades Pre-K through 2nd grade. Its curriculum is designed to meet state academic standards while addressing the unique linguistic and social needs of the local student population. Through its mission, the school strives to prepare children for future academic success, foster a strong sense of community belonging, and ensure that students remain connected to their traditions while navigating the modern educational landscape.

162

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ganado Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	3
Two or More	8
American Indian	151

American Indian
151 (93.2%)
Two or More
8 (4.9%)
Hispanic
3 (1.9%)

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:	Ganado Unified School District (4157)
Phone:	(928)755-1200
Website:	http://gps.ganado.k12.az.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	162
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
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

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 61