Enrollment
437
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Whiteriver, AZ
Seven Mile School
Federal NCES profile for Seven Mile School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040916002190
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seven Mile School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Whiteriver · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Seven Mile School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seven Mile School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Whiteriver, AZ.
School address
District: Whiteriver Unified District (4394) · Arizona
NCES ID 040916002190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Seven Mile School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Seven Mile School
Seven Mile School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Whiteriver, Arizona, enrolling 437 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 82.8% of students qualify for free meals, 71% above the Arizona average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 437 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 220 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #124.
Its student body is predominantly American Indian / Alaska Native (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 76.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 59.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Whiteriver's public schools, it stands alongside Whiteriver Elementary (400 students): Seven Mile School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 14.8:1).
Whiteriver Unified District (4394) also operates Alchesay High School (742 students) and Whiteriver Elementary (400 students) alongside Seven Mile 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 Seven Mile School compares
Seven Mile 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 71% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 22% in Arizona - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
76.4%
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
$13,940
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,145
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 95.2%
Asian 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
White 0.2%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.3, Seven Mile School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Whiteriver Unified District (4394), which includes Seven Mile School.
$13,940
Per student
+6%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.8%
State 35.3%
Federal 59.9%
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 Seven Mile School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alchesay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whiteriver Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canyon Day Junior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cradleboard School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seven Mile School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Whiteriver
1 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 (~437 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Seven Mile School
How many students attend Seven Mile School?
Seven Mile School has 437 students enrolled. It is a public school in Whiteriver, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seven Mile School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seven Mile School is 13.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 16% 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 Seven Mile School?
82.8% of students at Seven Mile School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seven Mile School?
The largest demographic group at Seven Mile School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 95.2% of enrollment, in Whiteriver, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seven Mile School?
Seven Mile School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Seven Mile School rank among public schools in Whiteriver?
By Resource Investment Index, Seven Mile School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Whiteriver, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Whiteriver on the city page.
Is Seven Mile School a good school?
Seven Mile School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% 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 Whiteriver Unified District (4394)?
Besides Seven Mile School, Whiteriver Unified District (4394) also operates Alchesay High School (742 students), Whiteriver Elementary (400 students), and Canyon Day Junior High School (387 students). See the Whiteriver Unified District (4394) district page for the complete list.
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