Enrollment
252
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040194000136
Canyon De Chelly Elementary School — Chinle, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Canyon De Chelly Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Chinle Unified District (4158) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 17.7:1 Arizona avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canyon De Chelly Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Canyon De Chelly Elementary School reports 252 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 30% below the Arizona state mean of 17.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 22% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 76.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 59% above the Arizona average and 48% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 252 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 90.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Chinle Unified District (4158) spends $21,036 per pupil district-wide, above the Arizona average of $15,070 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 8.4% from local sources (property taxes), 31.0% from the state, and 60.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Canyon De Chelly Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 30% | 17.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.9% | ▲ 59% | 48.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 33% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
76.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 59% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
— 30% below state mean
Top 14% in Arizona — lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
90.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,036
per pupil, district-wide
— above Arizona avg of $15,070
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 252 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 252 Top 33% in Arizona — larger than 67% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 12.4:1 -30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 76.9% +59% vs state
NCES ID 040194000136
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 99.2%
White 0.8%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 99.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 252:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 90.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chinle Unified District (4158), which includes Canyon De Chelly Elementary School.
$21,036
Per student
+40%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 8.4%
State 31.0%
Federal 60.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Canyon De Chelly Elementary School
How many students attend Canyon De Chelly Elementary School?
Canyon De Chelly Elementary School has 252 students enrolled. It is a other school in Chinle, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon De Chelly Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon De Chelly Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 30% lower than the Arizona average of 17.7:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canyon De Chelly Elementary School?
76.9% of students at Canyon De Chelly Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canyon De Chelly Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Canyon De Chelly Elementary School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 99.2%. The school serves a student body in Chinle, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canyon De Chelly Elementary School?
Canyon De Chelly Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.