Aneth Community School

East Highway 162 San Juan County Rd 466
Montezuma Creek, UT 84534

acs.bie.edu

91 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Aneth Community School, located in Montezuma Creek, Utah, serves as a vital educational institution within the Navajo Nation. Operating as a grant-funded school, it emphasizes a holistic approach to education that integrates rigorous academic standards with the preservation of Navajo language, culture, and traditions. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that empowers students to succeed both within their local community and in the broader global society.

By prioritizing community involvement, the school functions as a hub for both students and families, ensuring that education remains culturally relevant and accessible. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for future academic and professional pursuits while grounding them in their heritage, providing a unique educational experience that bridges the gap between traditional values and modern learning requirements.

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Aneth Community School
Demographic	Student Count
American Indian	91

American Indian
91 (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:	Aneth Community School
Phone:	(435)651-3271
Website:	http://acs.bie.edu
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	91
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	88
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 15

Grade 1 11

Grade 2 13

Grade 3 11

Grade 4 13

Grade 5 18

Grade 6 10