Montezuma Creek School

San Juan District
1470 East Highway 162
MONTEZUMA CREEK, UT 84534
282 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Montezuma Creek School is a public K-8 educational institution located in the remote community of Montezuma Creek, Utah. As part of the San Juan School District, it serves a diverse student population, with a significant majority being members of the Navajo Nation. The school plays a vital role in the local community, emphasizing a curriculum that aims to balance academic achievement with the preservation and respect of Native American cultural traditions and heritage.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique needs of its students in a rural setting. In addition to core subjects, Montezuma Creek School integrates technology and specialized programming to prepare students for success as they transition to high school. By focusing on both individual student growth and community engagement, the school acts as a cornerstone for education and social development in the southeastern region of the San Juan School District.
282
Total Students
18.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    271 (96.1%)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.5%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.1%)
  • White
    1 (0.4%)
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: San Juan District
Phone: (435)678-1261
Website: http://www.sjsd.org/o/mces
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 281
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 29
Kindergarten 18
Grade 1 34
Grade 2 25
Grade 3 58
Grade 4 49
Grade 5 37
Grade 6 32
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Aneth Community School
Aneth Community School
Charter School 91 Students
East Highway 162 San Juan County Rd 466
Montezuma Creek, UT 84534 (9.2 miles away)
Elementary School K - 6th