Tsaile Elementary School

Chinle Unified District (4158)
Navajo Rt 12 and Jct. Hwy 64
Tsaile, AZ 86556
313 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Tsaile Elementary School is a public institution located in Tsaile, Arizona, serving as part of the Chinle Unified School District. Situated on the Navajo Nation, the school plays a vital role in the local community by providing foundational education to students in a region deeply rooted in Navajo culture and tradition. As part of the Chinle school system, the institution focuses on delivering a comprehensive academic curriculum while navigating the unique geographic and cultural landscape of the Four Corners area.

The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports student achievement through a blend of academic instruction and community engagement. By operating under the umbrella of the Chinle Unified School District, Tsaile Elementary benefits from shared educational resources and district-wide initiatives aimed at improving literacy, mathematics, and overall student development. For families in the Tsaile area, the school serves as a central hub for primary education, emphasizing the importance of school pride and the success of students within the Navajo Nation.
313
Total Students
27.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    312 (99.7%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.3%)
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: Chinle Unified District (4158)
Phone: (928)674-9100
Website: http://www.chinleusd.k12.az.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 313
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.6
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 1
Kindergarten 35
Grade 1 36
Grade 2 41
Grade 3 40
Grade 4 25
Grade 5 35
Grade 6 38
Grade 7 28
Grade 8 34
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Lukachukai Community School
Lukachukai Community School
Charter School 312 Students
Navajo Route 13
Lukachukai, AZ 86507 (8.0 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th