Excellent
#109 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 5% in state
Chinle Elementary School
Elementary School · Chinle Unified District (4158) · Chinle, AZ
A Chinle Unified District (4158) elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 587, Chinle, AZ 86503
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chinle Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2017, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 24 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Chinle 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low192/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon De Chelly Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Mesa View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 371 | 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
- #1 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
Chinle Elementary School is listed in Chinle Unified District (4158); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chinle Elementary School
Chinle Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chinle, AZ, part of Chinle Unified District (4158), serving approximately 466 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #109 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chinle Elementary School
What grades does Chinle Elementary School serve?
Chinle Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Chinle Elementary School?
Chinle Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 466 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chinle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chinle Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chinle Elementary School rank in AZ?
Chinle Elementary School ranks #109 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Chinle Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chinle Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Chinle Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chinle Elementary School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chinle Elementary School a charter school?
No, Chinle Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chinle Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Chinle Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 466
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Apache County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.6%
- Phone
- (928) 674-9300
- 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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