Enrollment
400
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whiteriver Elementary compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whiteriver Elementary
Whiteriver Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Whiteriver, Arizona, enrolling 400 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 77.8% of students qualify for free meals, 61% above the Arizona average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 400 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 262 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #173.
Its student body is predominantly American Indian / Alaska Native (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.5% 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 Seven Mile School (437 students): Whiteriver Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 vs 13.2:1).
Whiteriver Unified District (4394) also operates Alchesay High School (742 students) and Seven Mile School (437 students) alongside Whiteriver Elementary.
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 Whiteriver Elementary compares
Whiteriver Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,940
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Whiteriver Unified District (4394), which includes Whiteriver Elementary.
$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 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
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- 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.
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 (~400 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Whiteriver Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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