AKIMEL O'OTHAM PEE POSH (3-5)

Akimel O'Otham Pee Posh (3-5) is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Akimel O'Otham Pee Posh Charter School Inc. (78966) school district, located in Coolidge, AZ with about 82 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

Akimel O’Otham Pee Posh Charter School, located on the Gila River Indian Community in Coolidge, Arizona, serves students in grades 3 through 5. As a tribal-affiliated educational institution, the school places a strong emphasis on integrating the cultural heritage, language, and traditions of the Akimel O’odham and Pee Posh people into its academic curriculum. This approach aims to foster a strong sense of identity and community pride among students while meeting state educational standards.

The school is dedicated to providing a supportive environment that addresses both the academic and holistic needs of its students. By combining core subjects—such as reading, writing, and mathematics—with culturally responsive teaching, Akimel O’Otham Pee Posh strives to prepare its students for future success while ensuring the preservation and appreciation of their tribal history. Its location on Blackwater School Road serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing the school’s role as both an educational facility and a cultural cornerstone.

For more information, contact Akimel O'Otham Pee Posh (3-5) at (520) 215-5859 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3652 E. Blackwater School Road
Coolidge, AZ 85128
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AKIMEL O'OTHAM PEE POSH (3-5) is a public Title I Charter school in Coolidge, AZ with about 82 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Total Students:
82
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 82 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending AKIMEL O'OTHAM PEE POSH (3-5) is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 100% of the student body.

American Indian or Alaska Native
100.0%

Female
45.1%
Male
54.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.