At a glance
Reported students
400
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
40th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
400
Whiteriver Elementary: 400 reported students.
State peer staffing position
26th percentile
13.8:1 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
- 365
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
What the reported data says about Whiteriver Elementary
Whiteriver Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Whiteriver. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Whiteriver Unified District (4394). NCES reports 400 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 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, 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 American Indian or Alaska Native (98%) and Hispanic or Latino (1%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Whiteriver Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 29 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic1%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native98%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial0%
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
Not reported as 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 Whiteriver Unified District (4394)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Seven Mile School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
437 reported students
Cradleboard School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
265 reported students
Canyon Day Junior High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
387 reported students
Alchesay High School
High · Grades 09–12
742 reported students
Public schools near Whiteriver Elementary
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 - Alchesay High School High · Northern Arizona Vocational Institute of Technolog (78786) | 09–12 | 33 | 0.2 mi |
| Alchesay High School High · Whiteriver Unified District (4394) | 09–12 | 742 | 0.2 mi |
| Seven Mile School Elementary · Whiteriver Unified District (4394) | PK–05 | 437 | 3.2 mi |
| Canyon Day Junior High School Middle · Whiteriver Unified District (4394) | 06–08 | 387 | 5.3 mi |
| Cradleboard School Elementary · Whiteriver Unified District (4394) | PK–05 | 265 | 6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Whiteriver Elementary
What grades does Whiteriver Elementary serve?
Whiteriver Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Whiteriver Unified District (4394).
How many students attend Whiteriver Elementary?
Whiteriver Elementary reported 400 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 365 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Whiteriver Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 400 students and 29 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 Whiteriver Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Whiteriver Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Whiteriver Unified District (4394) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Whiteriver Elementary in?
Whiteriver Elementary is part of Whiteriver Unified District (4394), based in Whiteriver, AZ, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Whiteriver Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include NAVIT - Alchesay High School (0.2 mi), Alchesay High School (0.2 mi), Seven Mile School (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.