Gila Crossing Community School

www.gccseagles.org

319 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Gila Crossing Community School, located in Laveen, Arizona, serves as a vital educational hub for the Gila River Indian Community. As a K-8 school, it is deeply committed to providing a holistic learning environment that integrates rigorous academic standards with the rich cultural heritage and values of the Akimel O’odham people. By fostering a sense of community pride and identity, the school aims to prepare its students not only for high school success but also to become well-rounded, responsible contributors to their tribal nation and the broader society.

The school places a strong emphasis on personalized instruction, utilizing small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere to help students reach their full potential. Beyond core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science, Gila Crossing incorporates language and cultural programming to ensure that students remain connected to their roots. With a focus on character development and student-centered learning, the institution strives to cultivate a positive school climate where every student feels valued, empowered, and equipped with the tools necessary for lifelong learning.

319

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

45.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gila Crossing Community School
Demographic	Student Count
American Indian	319

American Indian
319 (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:	Gila Crossing Community School
Phone:	(520)550-4834
Website:	http://www.gccseagles.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	319
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	45.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	316
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 29

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 28

Grade 6 43

Grade 7 49

Grade 8 32