Santa Rosa Day School

Santa Rosa Day School
Indian HWY 15 mile marker 14
Sells, AZ 85634
120 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Santa Rosa Day School is a small, K-8 educational institution located in Sells, Arizona, situated within the heart of the Tohono O’odham Nation. As a Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) grant school, it plays a vital role in the local community, offering an academic environment that integrates standard state curriculum with the unique cultural heritage and traditions of the Tohono O’odham people. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning atmosphere designed to meet the specific needs of students living in a rural, tribal setting.

Because of its remote location, the school serves as a central hub for families in the surrounding area, emphasizing strong community involvement and student-centered education. The academic program aims to prepare students for high school success while ensuring they maintain a strong connection to their language and history. By blending foundational skills in core subjects with culturally responsive instruction, Santa Rosa Day School strives to empower its students to become successful citizens within both their tribal community and the broader world.
120
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
60.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    120 (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: Santa Rosa Day School
Phone: (520)361-2276
Website: http://srbsrams.bie.edu
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 120
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 60.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 117
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 17
Grade 1 11
Grade 2 17
Grade 3 12
Grade 4 14
Grade 5 13
Grade 6 9
Grade 7 14
Grade 8 13
Gender Ratio