Kayenta Elementary School

Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)

North US Hwy 163 Mustang Blvd
Kayenta, AZ 86033

kes.kayenta.k12.az.us/

408 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Kayenta Elementary School, located on Mustang Boulevard in Kayenta, Arizona, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community within the Navajo Nation. As part of the Kayenta Unified School District, the school is deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of the region, emphasizing a learning environment that honors Diné language and traditions while striving to meet rigorous academic standards. The school is dedicated to fostering both the intellectual and personal growth of its students, providing a foundation that prepares them for success in middle school and beyond.

The school’s commitment to its students extends beyond the classroom, utilizing its location on Highway 163 to act as a central pillar for families in the area. By integrating modern educational resources with a focus on community values, Kayenta Elementary works to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. For parents and community members interested in academic calendars, school policies, or district resources, the school maintains an informative online portal at [www.kayenta.k12.az.us](http://www.kayenta.k12.az.us), which serves as a primary link between the institution and the families it serves.

408

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kayenta Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	3
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	5
American Indian	396

American Indian
396 (97.1 %)
Two or More
5 (1.2 %)
Hispanic
3 (0.7 %)
White
2 (0.5 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)
Phone:	(928)697-2301
Website:	http://kes.kayenta.k12.az.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	408
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
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

Pre-Kindergarten 3

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 103