Kin Dah Lichi'i Olta

HWY 264 5 mi E of Ganado
Ganado, AZ 86505

www.kindahlichii.org/

143 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

**Kin Dah Lichi'i Olta** (the Red House School) is a grant-funded tribal school located in Ganado, Arizona, serving the Diné (Navajo) community. Situated in the heart of the Navajo Nation, the school is deeply committed to preserving and promoting Diné culture, language, and traditional values. It provides educational services for students in early childhood through elementary grades, striving to create a nurturing environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the unique cultural heritage of its student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Kin Dah Lichi'i Olta emphasizes a holistic approach to education that encourages family involvement and community collaboration. By integrating Navajo philosophies into daily instruction, the school aims to empower students to succeed in the modern world while maintaining a strong sense of identity and connection to their roots. The school serves as a vital anchor for the local community, fostering both intellectual growth and the stewardship of Navajo traditions for future generations.

143

Total Students

11.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kin Dah Lichi'i Olta
Demographic	Student Count
American Indian	143

American Indian
143 (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:	Kin Dah Lichi'i Olta
Phone:	(928)755-3439
Website:	http://www.kindahlichii.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	143
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
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 13

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 19

Grade 6 17