At a glance
Reported students
351
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
32nd percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
279.5
Whipple Ranch Elementary School: 351 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
14.6:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 407
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.7:1
What the reported data says about Whipple Ranch Elementary School
Whipple Ranch Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Show Low. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Show Low Unified District (4393). NCES reports 351 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 32nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, below the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (63.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.9%). English learners represent 4.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Whipple Ranch Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 24 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.5%
- Hispanic31.9%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Show Low Unified District (4393)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
383 reported students
Linden Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
208 reported students
Show Low Junior High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
527 reported students
White Mountain Institute
High · Grades 09–12
48 reported students
Show Low Preschool
Other · Grades PK–PK
14 reported students
Wmi on Line
Other · Grades KG–12
9 reported students
Public schools near Whipple Ranch Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAVIT - Show Low High School High · Northern Arizona Vocational Institute of Technolog (78786) | 09–12 | 3 | 0.2 mi |
| Show Low High School Other · Show Low Unified District (4393) | 03–12 | 858 | 0.2 mi |
| White Mountain Institute High · Show Low Unified District (4393) | 09–12 | 48 | 0.2 mi |
| Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School Elementary · Show Low Unified District (4393) | KG–05 | 383 | 1.1 mi |
| Linden Elementary School Elementary · Show Low Unified District (4393) | KG–05 | 208 | 5.6 mi |
| Blue Ridge Elementary School Elementary · Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) | PK–06 | 801 | 7.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Whipple Ranch Elementary School
What grades does Whipple Ranch Elementary School serve?
Whipple Ranch Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Show Low Unified District (4393).
How many students attend Whipple Ranch Elementary School?
Whipple Ranch Elementary School reported 351 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 32nd percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 407 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Whipple Ranch Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.6:1, based on 351 students and 24 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Whipple Ranch Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Whipple Ranch Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Show Low Unified District (4393) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Whipple Ranch Elementary School in?
Whipple Ranch Elementary School is part of Show Low Unified District (4393), based in Show Low, AZ, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Whipple Ranch Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include NAVIT - Show Low High School (0.2 mi), Show Low High School (0.2 mi), White Mountain Institute (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.