Tonalea Day School

Tonalea Day School
25 Miles E of Tuba City Hwy 160
Tonalea, AZ 86044
140 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Tonalea Day School is a Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) school located in Tonalea, Arizona, situated within the heart of the Navajo Nation. The school serves a primarily Native American student population, providing K-8 education that emphasizes academic achievement while deeply integrating the cultural heritage, language, and traditions of the Navajo people. As a community-focused institution, it plays a vital role in the region, acting as both an educational hub and a center for preserving tribal values for the next generation.

The school is noted for its commitment to a holistic learning environment that addresses both the scholastic and social-emotional needs of its students. By operating under the BIE system, Tonalea Day School benefits from federal support tailored to the unique educational challenges and opportunities of indigenous communities. The school strives to bridge the gap between rigorous academic standards and the cultural identity of its students, ensuring that they are well-prepared for high school and beyond while remaining grounded in their community's history and traditions.
140
Total Students
7.0
Full-Time Teachers
20.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    140 (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: Tonalea Day School
Phone: (928)283-6325
Website: http://ton.bie.edu/
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 137
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 21
Grade 1 22
Grade 2 23
Grade 3 10
Grade 4 16
Grade 5 16
Grade 6 15
Grade 7 6
Grade 8 11
Gender Ratio