Dilcon Community School

Dilcon Community School
40 Miles North of Winslow AZ NR 60 MP 12
Winslow, AZ 86047
193 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Dilcon Community School, located in Winslow, Arizona, serves as a vital educational hub for the local Navajo community. Operating as a grant-funded school, it emphasizes a holistic approach to education that integrates rigorous academic standards with the preservation of Navajo culture, language, and traditions. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that empowers students to achieve their full potential while remaining deeply connected to their heritage and the values of their community.

The school serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade, providing a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare them for secondary education and beyond. Beyond academics, Dilcon Community School focuses on character development, community involvement, and the promotion of "Eagles" pride. By maintaining strong partnerships with parents and tribal leadership, the school strives to create a culturally responsive atmosphere where students feel valued, challenged, and prepared to contribute positively to the future of the Navajo Nation.
193
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
24.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    193 (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: Dilcon Community School
Phone: (928)657-3211
Website: http://www.dilconeagles.com
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 193
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 24.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 190
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 20
Grade 2 20
Grade 3 17
Grade 4 23
Grade 5 27
Grade 6 17
Grade 7 24
Grade 8 24
Gender Ratio