Nazlini Community School

Nazlini Community School
HC 58 Box 35
Ganado, AZ 86505
56 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Nazlini Community School is a K-8 educational institution located in the heart of the Navajo Nation near Ganado, Arizona. Serving a predominantly Navajo student population, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, placing a strong emphasis on preserving Diné culture, language, and traditional values. By blending rigorous academic standards with culturally responsive instruction, the school strives to prepare its students for future success while ensuring they remain grounded in their heritage and community identity.

As a community-driven institution, Nazlini Community School fosters a supportive learning environment that encourages family involvement and holistic student development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational requirements while incorporating place-based learning that honors the geography and history of the Navajo Nation. Through its dedication to academic excellence and cultural integrity, the school plays a vital role in nurturing the next generation of Navajo leaders and lifelong learners.
56
Total Students
12.5
Full-Time Teachers
4.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    56 (100.0%)
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: Nazlini Community School
Phone: (928)755-6125
Website: http://www.nazlini.bia.edu
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 56
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 53
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 12
Grade 1 6
Grade 2 12
Grade 3 7
Grade 4 5
Grade 5 7
Grade 6 7
Gender Ratio