Sentinel Elementary School

Sentinel Elementary District (4250)
53802 Old U.S. Highway
Sentinel, AZ 85333
35 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Sentinel Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the unincorporated community of Sentinel, Arizona. Situated along Old U.S. Highway 85, the school serves as a central educational hub for the local community, operating within a region characterized by its desert landscape and sparse population. As a primary institution in this remote area, the school typically focuses on providing foundational education to students in kindergarten through eighth grade, playing a vital role in maintaining the social and educational fabric of the Sentinel area.

Due to its isolated location, Sentinel Elementary often emphasizes a close-knit, community-oriented learning environment where small class sizes allow for personalized attention between teachers and students. The school functions as a critical resource for families living in the surrounding agricultural and rural sectors, prioritizing core academic standards while adapting to the unique logistical challenges inherent in serving a rural student population.
35
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    31 (88.6%)
  • White
    4 (11.4%)
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: Sentinel Elementary District (4250)
Phone: (928)323-3300
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 35
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
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
Kindergarten 5
Grade 1 4
Grade 2 4
Grade 3 4
Grade 4 4
Grade 5 5
Grade 6 1
Grade 7 4
Grade 8 4
Gender Ratio