Naco Elementary School

Naco Elementary District (4176)
1911 W. Valenzuela
Naco, AZ 85620
276 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Naco Elementary School, located at 1911 W. Valenzuela in Naco, Arizona, serves as a vital educational cornerstone for its small, rural border community. As the primary institution for local students, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and foundational learning environment that emphasizes core academic skills. Given its location just steps from the U.S.-Mexico border, the school often navigates the unique cultural and linguistic dynamics of the region, striving to foster academic success while honoring the heritage of its diverse student body.

The district operates with a focus on small class sizes and a personalized approach, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle and high school. Through their official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding curriculum standards, district governance, and community involvement opportunities. By prioritizing both educational benchmarks and community connection, Naco Elementary works to empower its students to become productive members of the broader Cochise County community.
276
Total Students
14.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    268 (97.1 %)
  • White
    6 (2.2 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7 %)
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: Naco Elementary District (4176)
Phone: (520)432-5060
Website: http://www.naco.k12.az.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 276
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.7
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
Kindergarten 23
Grade 1 45
Grade 2 28
Grade 3 38
Grade 4 33
Grade 5 26
Grade 6 30
Grade 7 31
Grade 8 22
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Greenway Primary School
Bisbee Unified District (4169)
212 Students
98 Cole Ave
Bisbee, AZ 85603 (6.8 miles away)
Elementary School K - 5th