Pinon Community School

Pinon Community School
Navajo Rt 4
Pinon, AZ 86510
33 Students
Elementary School K - K
School Overview
Pinon Community School, located in the heart of the Navajo Nation in Pinon, Arizona, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community. Operating as a K-12 institution, the school is deeply committed to integrating academic excellence with the rich cultural heritage and values of the Diné (Navajo) people. By fostering a supportive and rigorous learning environment, the school strives to prepare its students not only for higher education and career success but also to become responsible, bilingual, and bicultural contributors to their community and the broader world.

The school’s identity is anchored by its mascot, the "Warriors," representing the strength, resilience, and pride of the students and staff. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Pinon Community School emphasizes the importance of community involvement, holistic student development, and the preservation of the Navajo language and traditions. Through its ongoing efforts, the school serves as a cornerstone for growth, offering resources and opportunities that empower the next generation of students in a unique and culturally significant educational setting.
33
Total Students
4.1
Full-Time Teachers
8.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
130.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    33 (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: Pinon Community School
Phone: (928)725-3250
Website: http://www.pcswarriors.com
Grade Range: K - K
Total Students: 33
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 43
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 33
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Pinon Elementary School
Pinon Unified District (4390)
428 Students
1 Mile North of Hwy 41
Pinon, AZ 86510 (1.0 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th