Jeehdeez'a Elementary School

Jeehdeez'a Elementary School
3 miles E of Navajo Route 60
Pinon, AZ 86510
93 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Jeehdeez'a Elementary School is a public institution located in Pinon, Arizona, situated within the heart of the Navajo Nation. The school serves a primarily Native American student population, playing a vital role in the local community by providing foundational education while often integrating cultural values and language into the academic experience. As part of the Pinon Unified School District, the school is dedicated to meeting the unique educational needs of students living in a remote, rural environment.

In addition to its core curriculum, Jeehdeez'a Elementary focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that addresses both academic growth and the holistic development of its students. The school functions as a community hub, navigating the challenges and opportunities associated with rural education to prepare its students for future success in higher education and beyond, all while maintaining a deep respect for the traditions and heritage of the Pinon community.
93
Total Students
7.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    93 (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: Jeehdeez'a Elementary School
Phone: (928)725-3449
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 93
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 85
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 20
Grade 1 17
Grade 2 9
Grade 3 19
Grade 4 14
Grade 5 14
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Keams Canyon Elementary School
Keams Canyon Elementary School
Charter School 88 Students
100 Main St Blg 48
Keams Canyon, AZ 86034 (10.0 miles away)
Elementary School K - 6th