Little Singer Community School

Little Singer Community School
6 miles south of Birdspring Chapter
Winslow, AZ 86047
88 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Little Singer Community School (LSCS), located in Winslow, Arizona, is a grant-funded tribal school that serves the educational needs of the Navajo (Diné) community. Operating with a focus on both academic excellence and cultural preservation, the school integrates the Diné language and philosophy into its curriculum. By blending modern educational standards with traditional values, LSCS aims to provide a holistic learning environment that fosters student success while strengthening their connection to their heritage and the surrounding Navajo Nation.

Beyond its core academic mission, the school functions as a vital community hub, emphasizing family involvement and localized governance. As a community-controlled institution, it reflects the specific needs and goals of the families it serves, often addressing the unique socio-economic challenges of the region. Through its commitment to nurturing both the mind and the identity of its students, Little Singer Community School serves as a foundational institution dedicated to empowering the next generation of Navajo youth.
88
Total Students
5.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    88 (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: Little Singer Community School
Phone: (928)686-6108
Website: http://www.littlesinger.org/
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 88
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 85
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 12
Grade 1 13
Grade 2 16
Grade 3 7
Grade 4 12
Grade 5 13
Grade 6 15
Gender Ratio