Santa Rosa Day School

Santa Rosa Day School, a rural-scale elementary-level community in Sells, Arizona, part of Santa Rosa Day School, teaches 120 students, covering grades K through 8. Compared to the state average of about 451 students per school, that is 73% smaller than typical.

Santa Rosa Day School is a school of Santa Rosa Day School, the district that handles curriculum, staffing, and budget for the campus.

In terms of who attends, Santa Rosa Day School reports that nearly all students (100%) are Native American.

Looking at school resources, The school currently runs with 2 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 60.0:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.0:1, putting Santa Rosa Day School higher than the state norm the norm. About 98% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

Zooming out to the county, Pima County reports that the typical household earns roughly $70,315 per year, 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 10%. Santa Rosa Day School is one of 398 public schools in Pima County (combined enrollment of about 140,692 students).

Tohono O'odham High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 23.1 miles from this campus.

Geographically, the school is in an outlying area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Santa Rosa Day School has edged down 29%, going from 168 students in 2018 to 120 in 2025.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.