Kayenta Community School

www.kayenta.bie.edu

305 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Kayenta Community School, located in Kayenta, Arizona, is a grant-funded school operating under the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE). Situated in the heart of the Navajo Nation, the school serves a predominantly Native American student population. It is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic environment that integrates rigorous curriculum standards with the preservation and promotion of Navajo language, culture, and traditions.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community atmosphere that prepares students for future academic and professional success. By bridging modern educational practices with indigenous heritage, Kayenta Community School aims to empower its students to become confident, culturally grounded individuals. Through various resources and community involvement, the school strives to create a holistic learning experience that addresses both the intellectual and developmental needs of its students within the unique context of the Navajo Nation.

305

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kayenta Community School
Demographic	Student Count
American Indian	305

American Indian
305 (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:	Kayenta Community School
Phone:	(928)697-3439
Website:	http://www.kayenta.bie.edu
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	302
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 37

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 35

Grade 6 36

Grade 7 25

Grade 8 32