Below Average
#1682 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Whipple Ranch Elementary School
Elementary School · Show Low Unified District (4393) · Show Low, AZ
A Show Low Unified District (4393) elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
500 W OLD LINDEN RD, Show Low, AZ 85901
- Math 43% proficient (2014)
- Reading 35% proficient (2014)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whipple Ranch Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2014 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 36 points since 2011, to 39% in 2014, across a 6-year record (2009–2014).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2014) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2014)
Based on 12 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Whipple Ranch 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,014/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Show Low), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,313
Median home value
$256,300
Median rent
$1,009/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Show Low High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 3–12 | 0.2 mi | 836 | Compare → |
| Show Low PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.3 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Wmi on LineEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Nikolaus Homestead Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 407 | 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.
Show Low Unified District (4393)
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $8,990NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whipple Ranch Elementary School is listed in Show Low Unified District (4393); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whipple Ranch Elementary School
Whipple Ranch Elementary School is a public elementary school in Show Low, AZ, part of Show Low Unified District (4393), serving approximately 391 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,682 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whipple Ranch Elementary School
What grades does Whipple Ranch Elementary School serve?
Whipple Ranch Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Whipple Ranch Elementary School?
Whipple Ranch Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whipple Ranch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whipple Ranch Elementary School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whipple Ranch Elementary School rank in AZ?
Whipple Ranch Elementary School ranks #1,682 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Whipple Ranch Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Whipple Ranch Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Whipple Ranch Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whipple Ranch Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Is Whipple Ranch Elementary School a charter school?
No, Whipple Ranch Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whipple Ranch Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Whipple Ranch Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 391
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Navajo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.1%
- Phone
- (928) 537-6050
- Area population (ZIP 85901)
- 18,821
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 49.3
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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 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 85901; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2014; directory SY 2023–24
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