- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Show Low, AZ
Whipple Ranch Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Whipple Ranch Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040770000672
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whipple Ranch Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #8 of 11
- public schools in Show Low · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Whipple Ranch Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whipple Ranch Elementary School ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Show Low, AZ.
School address
District: Show Low Unified District (4393) · Arizona
NCES ID 040770000672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Whipple Ranch Elementary School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 040770000672 · Show Low, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 17.6:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Show Low High School (858 students)
Whipple Ranch Elementary School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Whipple Ranch Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Show Low High
Show Low High School
858 students
- Show Low Junio
Show Low Junior High School
527 students
- Nikolaus Homes
Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School
383 students
- This school
Whipple Ranch Elementary School
351 students
- Linden Element 208
Linden Elementary School
208 students
- White Mountain 48
White Mountain Institute
48 students
What this shows Whipple Ranch Elementary School reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whipple Ranch Elementary School compares
Whipple Ranch 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 11% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Arizona - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.4%
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
$8,990
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino 31.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Whipple Ranch Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Show Low Unified District (4393) reports $8,990 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whipple Ranch Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Show Low High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Show Low Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Linden Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| White Mountain Institute | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Whipple Ranch Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar other schools in Show Low
1 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 (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whipple Ranch Elementary School
How many students attend Whipple Ranch Elementary School?
Whipple Ranch Elementary School has 351 students enrolled. It is a public school in Show Low, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whipple Ranch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whipple Ranch Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whipple Ranch Elementary School?
42.8% of students at Whipple Ranch Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whipple Ranch Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Whipple Ranch Elementary School is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in Show Low, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whipple Ranch Elementary School?
Whipple Ranch Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Whipple Ranch Elementary School rank among public schools in Show Low?
By Resource Investment Index, Whipple Ranch Elementary School ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Show Low, 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 Show Low on the city page.
What other schools are in Show Low Unified District (4393)?
Besides Whipple Ranch Elementary School, Show Low Unified District (4393) also operates Show Low High School (858 students), Show Low Junior High School (527 students), and Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School (383 students). See the Show Low Unified District (4393) district page for the complete list.