Mcnary Elementary School

Mcnary Elementary District (4163)
108 N. Pollack
McNary, AZ 85930
183 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
McNary Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the unincorporated community of McNary, Arizona, situated within the White Mountain Apache Reservation. Serving a predominantly Native American student population, the school functions as a vital educational hub for the local community. Because of its remote location, the school emphasizes providing foundational academic support while navigating the unique cultural and logistical challenges associated with operating in a high-elevation, mountain-forest environment.

As part of a small district, McNary Elementary focuses on fostering a close-knit, supportive atmosphere where teachers can provide personalized attention to students. The school plays an essential role in the social and intellectual development of the area's youth, often acting as a bridge between traditional community values and state-mandated academic standards. While the school faces the common constraints of rural education, it remains dedicated to promoting literacy, numeracy, and essential life skills to prepare its students for their transition to secondary education in the surrounding region.
183
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
22.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    176 (96.2%)
  • White
    2 (1.1%)
  • Black
    2 (1.1%)
  • Asian
    2 (1.1%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.5%)
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: Mcnary Elementary District (4163)
Phone: (928)334-2293
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 183
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.9
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 20
Grade 1 26
Grade 2 11
Grade 3 18
Grade 4 16
Grade 5 27
Grade 6 25
Grade 7 21
Grade 8 19
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397)
801 Students
3050 Porter Mountain Road
Lakeside, AZ 85929 (9.3 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th