Enrollment
351
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whipple Ranch Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whipple Ranch Elementary School
Whipple Ranch Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Show Low, Arizona, enrolling 351 students.
At 17.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 42.8% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 351 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 231 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #108.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 351 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Show Low Unified District (4393) spends $8,008 per pupil, 39% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Show Low's public schools, it stands alongside Wmi on Line (9 students): Whipple Ranch Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Show Low Unified District (4393) also operates Show Low High School (858 students) and Show Low Junior High School (527 students) alongside Whipple Ranch 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 Whipple Ranch Elementary School compares
Whipple Ranch 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,008
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Show Low Unified District (4393), which includes Whipple Ranch Elementary School.
$8,008
Per student
-39%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 44.4%
Federal 16.4%
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 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
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
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 (~351 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Whipple Ranch Elementary School a good school?
Whipple Ranch Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. 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 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.
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