Tonalea Day School serves 141 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Math Proficiency: 20-24%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5%
- Science Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tonalea Day School's student population of 141 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tonalea Day School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
100%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
40%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Tonalea Day School?
141 students attend Tonalea Day School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Tonalea Day School students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tonalea Day School?
Tonalea Day School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tonalea Day School offer ?
Tonalea Day School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tonalea Day School part of?
Tonalea Day School is part of Tonalea Day School District.
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