Black Mesa Community School

Black Mesa Community School
Rte 8066 N Pinon
Pinon, AZ 86510
52 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Black Mesa Community School, located in Pinon, Arizona, is a distinct educational institution situated within the heart of the Navajo Nation. As a grant-funded community school, it operates with a strong commitment to integrating academic rigor with the preservation and promotion of Navajo language, culture, and traditional values. The school serves a student population that is primarily Indigenous, focusing on creating a supportive environment that honors the heritage of its community while preparing students for success in a modern educational landscape.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school acts as a vital hub for the Black Mesa community, often emphasizing a holistic approach to student development that involves family and community participation. By prioritizing place-based learning and culturally responsive instruction, Black Mesa Community School seeks to empower its students to become leaders who are rooted in their identity. Its remote location underscores the school’s role as an essential resource, providing accessible and culturally grounded educational opportunities in a region where such support is critical.
52
Total Students
5.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    52 (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: Black Mesa Community School
Phone: (928)674-3632
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 52
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 49
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 6
Grade 1 8
Grade 2 2
Grade 3 8
Grade 4 3
Grade 5 3
Grade 6 4
Grade 7 10
Grade 8 8
Gender Ratio