Naa Tsis'aan Community School

Naa Tsis'aan Community School
Off Highway 98 on N-16
Tonalea, UT 86044
68 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
**Naa Tsis’aan**, also known as the **Navajo Mountain Boarding School**, is a remote educational institution located in Tonalea, Arizona, within the Navajo Nation. Situated in a culturally rich and geographically isolated area near the base of Navajo Mountain, the school serves a primarily Diné (Navajo) student population. The institution is deeply rooted in the local community, emphasizing the preservation of Navajo language, traditions, and values while delivering standard academic curricula to elementary-aged children.

Because of its remote location, the school plays a vital role as a community hub, providing essential resources and a supportive environment for students living in a rugged, rural landscape. By integrating indigenous knowledge systems with modern educational requirements, Naa Tsis’aan strives to foster student success that is grounded in cultural identity. The school reflects the broader mission of Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) schools, focusing on holistic development and preparing students to navigate both their traditional heritage and the contemporary world.
68
Total Students
7.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    68 (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: Naa Tsis'aan Community School
Phone: (928)672-2335
Website: http://www.naneelzhiin.org/
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 68
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 65
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 8
Grade 1 9
Grade 2 9
Grade 3 12
Grade 4 5
Grade 5 9
Grade 6 6
Grade 7 4
Grade 8 6
Gender Ratio