Leupp School Inc.

Leupp School Inc.
Indian Route 15 Mile post 13.5
Leupp, AZ 86035
121 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Leupp Schools, Inc. (LSI) is a unique, grant-based educational institution located on the Navajo Nation in Winslow, Arizona. Operating independently of the public school system, the school serves a predominantly Native American student population. Its mission is deeply rooted in providing a culturally responsive environment that blends rigorous academic standards with the preservation of Navajo language, traditions, and values. By offering a curriculum that respects and integrates Indigenous knowledge, the school aims to empower students to succeed in both the modern world and their local community.

The school is known for its strong emphasis on community involvement and holistic student development. Because it is located in a remote area, LSI acts as a vital hub for the surrounding community, focusing on small class sizes and personalized attention to help students overcome regional socio-economic challenges. Through its commitment to "Diné-centered" education, Leupp Schools, Inc. fosters an environment where students are encouraged to achieve academic excellence while maintaining a strong, proud connection to their cultural heritage.
121
Total Students
13.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    121 (100.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Leupp School Inc.
Phone: (928)686-6211
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 121
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 118
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 5
Grade 1 8
Grade 2 3
Grade 3 13
Grade 4 9
Grade 5 8
Grade 6 16
Grade 7 14
Grade 8 16
Grade 9 7
Grade 10 10
Grade 11 5
Grade 12 7
Gender Ratio