Hotevilla Bacavi Community School

Hotevilla Bacavi Community School
Main St
Hotevilla, AZ 86030
98 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Hotevilla Bacavi Community School (HBCS) is a grant-funded K-8 institution located on the Hopi Reservation in Hotevilla, Arizona. Established with a deep commitment to the preservation of the Hopi culture and language, the school serves as a vital educational anchor for the local community. It emphasizes a holistic approach to learning that integrates rigorous academic standards with the traditional values, history, and customs of the Hopi people, ensuring that students remain grounded in their identity while preparing for modern academic challenges.

Beyond its core academic mission, the school functions as a community hub that fosters a supportive environment for students, families, and staff. By utilizing a curriculum that reflects the unique cultural heritage of the Hopi, HBCS promotes student engagement and pride, helping to bridge the gap between ancestral knowledge and contemporary educational requirements. The school is dedicated to nurturing well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to both their tribal community and the broader world.
98
Total Students
3.0
Full-Time Teachers
32.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
126.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    98 (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: Hotevilla Bacavi Community School
Phone: (928)734-2462
Website: http://www.hbcschool.net/
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 98
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 32.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 124
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 8
Grade 1 16
Grade 2 7
Grade 3 12
Grade 4 8
Grade 5 17
Grade 6 11
Grade 7 9
Grade 8 10
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Hopi Day School
Hopi Day School
Charter School 90 Students
100 Hopi Day School Dr
Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039 (4.3 miles away)
Elementary School K - 6th