Kaibeto Boarding School

Kaibeto Boarding School
East Highway 160/98
Kaibeto, AZ 86053
224 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Kaibeto Boarding School, located on the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona, serves as a vital educational institution dedicated to the academic and cultural development of its students. As a Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) school, it provides a unique environment that integrates rigorous core curriculum with the specific needs of its rural, indigenous population. The school plays a central role in the Kaibeto community, functioning not just as a place of learning, but as a hub that supports the foundational growth of Navajo youth.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is deeply committed to preserving the heritage and language of the Navajo people. By fostering an environment that encourages both personal development and community connection, Kaibeto Boarding School strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in a modern world while remaining grounded in their traditional values. The boarding aspect of the school provides a stable, structured atmosphere, ensuring that students from across the region have consistent access to high-quality education and essential resources.
224
Total Students
11.0
Full-Time Teachers
20.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    224 (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: Kaibeto Boarding School
Phone: (928)673-3480
Website: http://mst1.bie.edu/campus/kaibeto.jsp?status=login
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 224
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 221
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 25
Grade 1 24
Grade 2 34
Grade 3 22
Grade 4 25
Grade 5 28
Grade 6 23
Grade 7 24
Grade 8 19
Gender Ratio