Akimel O'Otham Pee Posh (K-2)

Akimel O Otham Pee Posh Charter School Inc. (5978)

3652 E BLACKWATER SCHOOL RD
COOLIDGE, AZ 85128

www.bwcs.k12.az.us

Charter School 39 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Akimel O’Othal Pee Posh Charter School, located in Coolidge, Arizona, serves students in grades K-2. Operating under the umbrella of the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), the school is deeply rooted in the Gila River Indian Community. Its curriculum is designed to provide a foundational education that balances standard academic requirements with a strong emphasis on cultural preservation, aiming to nurture young students within the context of their tribal identity and heritage.

The school’s environment is focused on creating a supportive, community-centered atmosphere for its early learners. By maintaining a small grade range (K-2), the institution is able to dedicate specific resources toward early childhood development and literacy. Through its affiliation with the Blackwater Community School district, the institution strives to prepare its students not only for future academic success but also to instill a sense of pride and connection to the Akimel O’odham and Pee Posh traditions.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Akimel O'Otham Pee Posh (K-2)
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	3
Black	1
American Indian	35

American Indian
35 (89.7 %)
Hispanic
3 (7.7 %)
Black
1 (2.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Akimel O Otham Pee Posh Charter School Inc. (5978)
Phone:	(520)215-5859
Website:	http://www.bwcs.k12.az.us
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	39
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 22

Grade 1 11

Grade 2 6