Casa Blanca Community School

www.cbcschools.com

292 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Casa Blanca Community School, located in Bapchule, Arizona, serves the educational needs of the Gila River Indian Community. As a grant-funded school, it is deeply committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the preservation and celebration of O’odham culture and language. The school serves students in grades K–8, aiming to provide a holistic educational experience that prepares young learners for success in higher education and their future careers while remaining rooted in their tribal identity.

Beyond its core curriculum, Casa Blanca Community School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and parental partnership. The school provides a supportive atmosphere that integrates modern technology and educational strategies to meet diverse learning needs. By fostering a connection between traditional values and contemporary academics, the institution strives to empower its students to become confident, well-rounded leaders who are proud of their heritage and equipped to contribute positively to both the Gila River community and the broader world.

292

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Casa Blanca Community School
Demographic	Student Count
American Indian	292

American Indian
292 (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:	Casa Blanca Community School
Phone:	(520)315-3489
Website:	http://www.cbcschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	292
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	299
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 50

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 43