Serving 400 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). 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 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whiteriver Elementary School's student population of 400 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
400 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Nothing Is Impossible-The Power is in Your Hands
School Rankings
Whiteriver Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 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
#1841 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
98%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
49%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.5%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whiteriver Elementary School's ranking?
Whiteriver Elementary School is ranked #1841 out of 1,921 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
400 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 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whiteriver Elementary School part of?
Whiteriver Elementary School is part of Whiteriver Unified District (4394).
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