Canyon De Chelly Elementary School

www.chinleusd.k12.az.us

286 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Canyon De Chelly Elementary School is located in Chinle, Arizona, and operates under the Chinle Unified School District. Situated in the heart of the Navajo Nation, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, serving a student population that is predominantly Navajo. Its mission reflects a commitment to providing a culturally responsive education that balances rigorous academic standards with a profound respect for the traditions, language, and heritage of the Diné people.

The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and modern educational resources. Because of its unique geographic location—adjacent to the famous Canyon de Chelly National Monument—the school often incorporates local history and environmental stewardship into its curriculum. By working closely with families and community leaders, Canyon De Chelly Elementary strives to empower its students to become successful, well-rounded individuals who are prepared for the future while remaining grounded in their cultural identity.

286

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Canyon De Chelly Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
American Indian	284

American Indian
284 (99.3 %)
White
2 (0.7 %)

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:	Chinle Unified District (4158)
Phone:	(928)674-9200
Website:	http://www.chinleusd.k12.az.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 33

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 50