Serving 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whiteriver Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whiteriver Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Whiteriver Elementary School's student population of 398 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Whiteriver Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whiteriver Elementary School is 0.04, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1662 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
98%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
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 is Whiteriver Elementary School's ranking?
Whiteriver Elementary School is ranked #1662 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Whiteriver Elementary School?
398 students attend Whiteriver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Whiteriver Elementary School students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whiteriver Elementary School?
Whiteriver Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whiteriver Elementary School offer ?
Whiteriver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whiteriver Elementary School part of?
Whiteriver Elementary School is part of Whiteriver Unified District (4394) School District.
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