Whipple Ranch Elementary School

1350 N Central Ave
Show Low, AZ 85901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 403 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 43%
  • : 35%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Whipple Ranch Elementary School's student population of 403 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
403 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Whipple Ranch Elementary School is 0.48, 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
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State Level (AZ)
(14-15)
43%
38%
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(14-15)
35%
38%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
8%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
23%
47%
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Black
n/a
6%
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White
68%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
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Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Whipple Ranch Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 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 Whipple Ranch Elementary School often compared to?
Whipple Ranch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Show Low Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AZ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AZ state average).
How many students attend Whipple Ranch Elementary School?
403 students attend Whipple Ranch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Whipple Ranch Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whipple Ranch Elementary School?
Whipple Ranch Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whipple Ranch Elementary School offer ?
Whipple Ranch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Whipple Ranch Elementary School part of?
Whipple Ranch Elementary School is part of Show Low Unified District (4393) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 403 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 43%
  • : 35%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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