Red Mesa Elementary School

Red Mesa Unified District (4159)
Highway 160 Mile Marker 448
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
124 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Red Mesa Elementary School, located at Mile Marker 448 on Highway 160 in Teec Nos Pos, Arizona, serves as a vital educational hub within the Red Mesa Unified School District. Situated in the Four Corners region, the school is deeply integrated into the Navajo Nation, reflecting the cultural heritage and community spirit of the surrounding area. The institution is committed to providing a supportive academic environment that fosters student growth, character development, and foundational learning for children in this rural desert community.

As part of the Red Mesa Unified School District, the elementary school works to meet both state academic standards and the unique needs of its diverse student population. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to equip students with the essential skills necessary for success in their future academic endeavors. By maintaining a connection to the local community and providing accessible resources through its district portal, Red Mesa Elementary remains a cornerstone for families in Teec Nos Pos, striving to bridge educational excellence with the cultural identity of its students.
124
Total Students
8.7
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    119 (96.0%)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.4%)
  • Asian
    2 (1.6%)
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: Red Mesa Unified District (4159)
Phone: (928)656-4250
Website: http://www.rmusd.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 124
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
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 14
Kindergarten 19
Grade 1 14
Grade 2 19
Grade 3 23
Grade 4 17
Grade 5 18
Gender Ratio