Enrollment
252
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-35% 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
What stands out at Canyon De Chelly Elementary School
Canyon De Chelly Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Chinle, Arizona, enrolling 252 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11:1, Canyon De Chelly Elementary School is leaner than roughly 89% of Arizona schools and 35% under the state's 17:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 76.9% of students qualify for free meals, 59% above the Arizona average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 252 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 148 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #74.
Its student body is predominantly American Indian / Alaska Native (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 2/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 252 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 90.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Chinle Unified District (4158) spends $17,103 per pupil, 30% above the Arizona average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 60.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Chinle's public schools, it stands alongside Chinle Elementary School (489 students): Canyon De Chelly Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11:1 vs 15.8:1).
Chinle Unified District (4158) also operates Chinle High School (956 students) and Chinle Elementary School (489 students) alongside Canyon De Chelly Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Canyon De Chelly Elementary School compares
Canyon De Chelly Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,103
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,145
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chinle Unified District (4158), which includes Canyon De Chelly Elementary School.
$17,103
Per student
+30%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~252 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Canyon De Chelly Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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