Chinle Elementary School

Highway 191 & Navajo Route 7
Chinle, AZ 86503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Chinle Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 44% (Top 1% in AZ)
  • : 42% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chinle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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School Overview

Chinle Elementary School's student population of 349 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
349 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Chinle Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
(18-19)
44%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chinle Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
42%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chinle Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Chinle Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
99%
5%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Chinle Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
47%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Chinle Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Black
n/a
6%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Chinle Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 1988-89 school year data.
White
1%
35%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Chinle Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AZ.
0.02
This chart display the diversity score of Chinle Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
29%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chinle Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chinle Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Chinle Elementary School often compared to?
Chinle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canyon De Chelly Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Chinle Elementary School?
349 students attend Chinle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Chinle Elementary School students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chinle Elementary School?
Chinle Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chinle Elementary School offer ?
Chinle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Chinle Elementary School part of?
Chinle Elementary School is part of Chinle Unified District (4158) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 44% (Top 1%)
  • : 42% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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