Tuba City Elementary School

Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)

406 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tuba City Primary School is a key educational institution located in Tuba City, Arizona, serving the educational needs of the local community. As part of the Tuba City Unified School District, the school is situated on the Navajo Nation, which deeply influences its academic environment and cultural commitment. The school focuses on providing a supportive foundation for early childhood and elementary-aged students, emphasizing core academic skills while integrating the unique heritage and values of the surrounding indigenous community.

In addition to its standard curriculum, the school prioritizes fostering a nurturing environment that encourages student growth and development during their formative years. By leveraging its connection to the Tuba City Unified School District, the school works to ensure that students are prepared for their transition into intermediate and secondary education. For families and community members seeking more information regarding school policies, calendars, or educational initiatives, the district’s website at http://www.tcusd.org serves as the primary resource for engagement and updates.

406

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tuba City Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Black	2
Asian	10
American Indian	392

American Indian
392 (96.6%)
Asian
10 (2.5%)
White
2 (0.5%)
Black
2 (0.5%)

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:	Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)
Phone:	(928)283-1020
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
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 33

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 56