- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chinle, AZ
Canyon De Chelly Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Canyon De Chelly Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040194000136
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canyon De Chelly Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Chinle · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 76.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Canyon De Chelly Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon De Chelly Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Chinle, AZ.
School address
District: Chinle Unified District (4158) · Arizona
NCES ID 040194000136 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Canyon De Chelly Elementary School shrank from 286 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 040194000136 · Chinle, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
252 enr · 11:1 · 76.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Chinle High School (956 students)
Canyon De Chelly Elementary School shrank from 286 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Canyon De Chelly Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chinle High Sc
Chinle High School
956 students
- Chinle Element
Chinle Elementary School
489 students
- Chinle Junior 373
Chinle Junior High School
373 students
- Tsaile Element 313
Tsaile Elementary School
313 students
- Mesa View Elem 288
Mesa View Elementary
288 students
- This school 252
Canyon De Chelly Elementary School
252 students
What this shows Canyon De Chelly Elementary School reports 252 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canyon De Chelly Elementary School compares
Canyon De Chelly Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 35% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.9% | ▲ 59% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
252
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 11% in Arizona - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
90.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,007
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Somewhat 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.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 99.2%
White 0.8%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 99.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.6, Canyon De Chelly Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Chinle Unified District (4158) reports $19,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canyon De Chelly Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chinle Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chinle Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tsaile Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mesa View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canyon De Chelly Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Chinle
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~252 students)
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 public school in Chinle, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon De Chelly Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon De Chelly Elementary School is 11:1, which is 35% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, 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 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Canyon De Chelly Elementary School rank among schools in Chinle?
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon De Chelly Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Chinle, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chinle on the city page.
What other schools are in Chinle Unified District (4158)?
Besides Canyon De Chelly Elementary School, Chinle Unified District (4158) also operates Chinle High School (956 students), Chinle Elementary School (489 students), and Chinle Junior High School (373 students). See the Chinle Unified District (4158) district page for the complete list.