Pinon Elementary School

Pinon Unified District (4390)
1 Mile North of Hwy 41
Pinon, AZ 86510
428 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Pinon Elementary School is a public school located in the remote community of Pinon, Arizona, situated on the Navajo Nation. As part of the Pinon Unified School District, the school serves a predominantly Native American student population. Its location, approximately one mile north of Highway 41, places it in a rural, high-desert environment, which shapes both the school’s logistical challenges and its close-knit community culture.

Academically and culturally, the school focuses on providing foundational education while integrating the unique heritage and language of the Navajo people. Like many schools in this region, Pinon Elementary plays a central role in the lives of local families, acting as a hub for community engagement. Because of its remote setting, the school works to overcome geographical barriers to provide resources and support, emphasizing a learning environment that honors traditional values alongside state-mandated academic standards.
428
Total Students
36.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    416 (97.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (0.9 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.9 %)
  • White
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.5 %)
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: Pinon Unified District (4390)
Phone: (928)725-2201
Website: http://pes.pusdatsa.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
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 40
Kindergarten 50
Grade 1 76
Grade 2 70
Grade 3 60
Grade 4 55
Grade 5 77
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Pinon Community School
Pinon Community School
Charter School 33 Students
Navajo Rt 4
Pinon, AZ 86510 (1.0 miles away)
Elementary School K - K