Very Good
#732 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 36% in state
Canyon De Chelly Elementary School
Elementary School · Chinle Unified District (4158) · Chinle, AZ
A Chinle Unified District (4158) elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 587, Chinle, AZ 86503
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Canyon De Chelly Elementary School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2017, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 24 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Canyon De Chelly Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low192/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$30,313
Median home value
$39,500
Median rent
$523/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
36.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–6 | 0.1 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| Chinle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 466 | Compare → |
| Many Farms Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–8 | Not available | 283 | Compare → |
| Tsaile Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–8 | Not available | 328 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Chinle Unified District (4158)
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $19,007NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Canyon De Chelly Elementary School is listed in Chinle Unified District (4158); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Canyon De Chelly Elementary School
Canyon De Chelly Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chinle, AZ, part of Chinle Unified District (4158), serving approximately 257 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #732 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Canyon De Chelly Elementary School
What grades does Canyon De Chelly Elementary School serve?
Canyon De Chelly Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Canyon De Chelly Elementary School?
Canyon De Chelly Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon De Chelly Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon De Chelly Elementary School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Canyon De Chelly Elementary School rank in AZ?
Canyon De Chelly Elementary School ranks #732 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Canyon De Chelly Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Canyon De Chelly Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Canyon De Chelly Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Canyon De Chelly Elementary School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Canyon De Chelly Elementary School a charter school?
No, Canyon De Chelly Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Canyon De Chelly Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Canyon De Chelly Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 257
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Apache County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 96.5%
- Phone
- (928) 674-9200
- Area population (ZIP 86503)
- 10,122
- Area median age
- 35.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 86503; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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