Santa Rosa Ranch School

Santa Rosa Ranch School
Indian Hwy 35
Sells, AZ 85634
76 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Santa Rosa Ranch School is a K-8 educational institution located in Sells, Arizona, serving the educational needs of the Tohono O’odham Nation. As a grant-funded school, it operates with a focus on integrating academic rigor with the cultural identity, history, and values of the Tohono O’odham people. The school is situated in a remote, rural desert environment, which plays a central role in shaping the community-oriented atmosphere and the personalized approach to student development.

Academically, the school emphasizes foundational learning while striving to meet state standards and address the unique challenges of educating students in a tribal setting. Beyond traditional core subjects, Santa Rosa Ranch School prioritizes the preservation of the O’odham language and traditions, ensuring that students remain connected to their heritage. By fostering a supportive and culturally responsive environment, the school aims to equip its students with the skills necessary for future success in high school and beyond, while reinforcing a strong sense of community and self-identity.
76
Total Students
1.0
Full-Time Teachers
76.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    76 (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 Ranch School
Phone: (520)383-2359
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 76
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 76.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 73
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 4
Grade 1 6
Grade 2 9
Grade 3 8
Grade 4 11
Grade 5 8
Grade 6 9
Grade 7 11
Grade 8 10
Gender Ratio