Akimel O'Otham Pee Posh (3-5)

Akimel O'Otham Pee Posh Charter School Inc. (78966)

3652 E BLACKWATER SCHOOL RD
COOLIDGE, AZ 85128

Charter School 9 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

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.

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 (3-5)
Demographic	Student Count
American Indian	9

American Indian
9 (100.0 %)

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. (78966)
Phone:	(520)215-5859
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	9
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

Grade 4 5

Grade 5 4