Salt River Elementary School, formerly known as Salt River Indian Day School, is a tribal elementary school located on the Salt River Pima–Maricopa Indian Community reservation in unincorporated Maricopa County, Arizona. It is affiliated with the Bureau of Indian Education. It covers elementary grades.
Salt River Elementary School serves 246 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5%
- Science Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salt River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Salt River Elementary School's student population of 246 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 65% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
246 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Salt River Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
100%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
40%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Salt River Elementary School?
246 students attend Salt River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Salt River Elementary School students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salt River Elementary School?
Salt River Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Salt River Elementary School offer ?
Salt River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Salt River Elementary School part of?
Salt River Elementary School is part of Salt River Elementary School District.
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