- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chinle, AZ
Chinle Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chinle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040194000135
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chinle Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Chinle · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 68.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chinle Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chinle Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Chinle, AZ.
School address
District: Chinle Unified District (4158) · Arizona
NCES ID 040194000135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Chinle Elementary School held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 040194000135 · Chinle, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
489 enr · 15.8:1 · 68.0% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Chinle High School (956 students)
Chinle Elementary School held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Chinle Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chinle High Sc
Chinle High School
956 students
- This school
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
- Canyon De Chel 252
Canyon De Chelly Elementary School
252 students
What this shows Chinle Elementary School reports 489 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chinle Elementary School compares
Chinle Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 7% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.0% | ▲ 41% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Arizona - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.2%
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 489 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: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 98.6%
White 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 98.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.8, Chinle 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 Chinle Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chinle Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tsaile Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mesa View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canyon De Chelly Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chinle Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~489 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chinle Elementary School
How many students attend Chinle Elementary School?
Chinle Elementary School has 489 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chinle, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chinle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chinle Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 7% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 1% higher 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 Chinle Elementary School?
68.0% of students at Chinle Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chinle Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chinle Elementary School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 98.6% of enrollment, in Chinle, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chinle Elementary School?
Chinle Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Chinle Elementary School rank among schools in Chinle?
By Resource Investment Index, Chinle Elementary School ranks #4 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 Chinle Elementary School, Chinle Unified District (4158) also operates Chinle High School (956 students), Chinle Junior High School (373 students), and Tsaile Elementary School (313 students). See the Chinle Unified District (4158) district page for the complete list.