Indian Oasis Primary Elementary School

Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412)
111 W. Main
Sells, AZ 85634
336 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
School Overview
Indian Oasis Primary Elementary School is located in Sells, Arizona, and serves as a vital educational hub within the heart of the Tohono O’odham Nation. As part of the Baboquivari Unified School District, the school is deeply committed to providing a culturally responsive education that honors the heritage and values of the Tohono O’odham community. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment where students in their foundational years are encouraged to achieve academic excellence while developing a strong sense of identity and community belonging.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Indian Oasis Primary Elementary emphasizes holistic student development through a variety of programs and dedicated staff. The school prioritizes the integration of technology in the classroom, student wellness, and active parental involvement to ensure that every child is prepared for future success. By bridging traditional cultural wisdom with modern educational standards, the school serves as a cornerstone for the Sells community, striving to empower its students to become confident, lifelong learners.
336
Total Students
25.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    293 (87.2%)
  • Hispanic
    38 (11.3%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.9%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.6%)
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: Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412)
Phone: (520)719-1230
Website: http://indianoasisprimary.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students: 336
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
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
Pre-Kindergarten 30
Kindergarten 65
Grade 1 74
Grade 2 76
Grade 3 91
Gender Ratio