- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Whiteriver, AZ
Whiteriver Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Whiteriver Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040916000951
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whiteriver Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Whiteriver · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Whiteriver Elementary has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whiteriver Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Whiteriver, AZ.
School address
District: Whiteriver Unified District (4394) · Arizona
NCES ID 040916000951 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Whiteriver Elementary held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 040916000951 · Whiteriver, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 14.8:1 · 77.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Alchesay High School (742 students)
Whiteriver Elementary held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Whiteriver Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alchesay High
Alchesay High School
742 students
- Seven Mile Sch
Seven Mile School
437 students
- This school
Whiteriver Elementary
400 students
- Canyon Day Jun
Canyon Day Junior High School
387 students
- Cradleboard Sc 265
Cradleboard School
265 students
What this shows Whiteriver Elementary reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whiteriver Elementary compares
Whiteriver Elementary 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 61% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in Arizona - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.5%
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
$13,546
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 98.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 98.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.9, Whiteriver Elementary is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Whiteriver Unified District (4394) reports $13,546 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whiteriver Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alchesay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seven Mile School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canyon Day Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cradleboard School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whiteriver Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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.
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 (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whiteriver Elementary
How many students attend Whiteriver Elementary?
Whiteriver Elementary has 400 students enrolled. It is a public school in Whiteriver, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whiteriver Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Whiteriver Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 6% 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 Whiteriver Elementary?
77.8% of students at Whiteriver Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whiteriver Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Whiteriver Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 98.0% of enrollment, in Whiteriver, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whiteriver Elementary?
Whiteriver Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Whiteriver Elementary rank among public schools in Whiteriver?
By Resource Investment Index, Whiteriver Elementary ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Whiteriver Unified District (4394)?
Besides Whiteriver Elementary, Whiteriver Unified District (4394) also operates Alchesay High School (742 students), Seven Mile School (437 students), and Canyon Day Junior High School (387 students). See the Whiteriver Unified District (4394) district page for the complete list.