San Simon School

San Simon School
Arizona State Highway 86 Mile Marker 75
Sells, AZ 85634
225 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
San Simon School is a K-8 educational institution located within the Tohono O’odham Nation in Sells, Arizona. As a Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) funded school, it serves a predominantly Native American student population. The school is committed to fostering academic achievement while deeply respecting and integrating the cultural identity, language, and traditions of the Tohono O’odham people into the daily learning experience.

The school places a strong emphasis on providing a holistic education that prepares students for success in higher education and beyond. By blending core academic subjects with culturally relevant curriculum, San Simon School aims to create a supportive community environment that encourages students to excel while maintaining a strong connection to their heritage. Through various programs and community engagement efforts, the school strives to empower its students to become leaders within their tribe and the broader world.
225
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
112.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    225 (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: San Simon School
Phone: (520)362-2231
Website: http://www.sansimonindians.org
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 225
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 112.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 222
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 12
Grade 2 22
Grade 3 24
Grade 4 30
Grade 5 24
Grade 6 28
Grade 7 33
Grade 8 35
Gender Ratio