Whiteriver Elementary School
Whiteriver Elementary School serves 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Whiteriver Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whiteriver Elementary School's student population of 357 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
357 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Whiteriver Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Whiteriver 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1976 out of 2120 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
99%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
46%
Black
1%
6%
White
n/a
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Whiteriver Elementary School?
357 students attend Whiteriver Elementary School.
What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?
99% of Whiteriver Elementary School students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whiteriver Elementary School?
Whiteriver Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, 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
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