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#957 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 48% in state
Whiteriver Elementary
Elementary School · Whiteriver Unified District (4394) · Whiteriver, AZ
A Whiteriver Unified District (4394) elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 190, Whiteriver, AZ 85941
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whiteriver Elementary score 14% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 10%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 15% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Whiteriver Elementary 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low217/100K
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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
$41,554
Median home value
$84,200
Median rent
$604/mo
College educated
7.8%
Homeownership
57.4%
Poverty rate
40.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85941; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Mile SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| East Fork Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–8 | 3.3 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| Cradleboard SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 265 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Whiteriver Unified District (4394)
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,546NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 38.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whiteriver Elementary is listed in Whiteriver Unified District (4394); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whiteriver Elementary
Whiteriver Elementary is a public elementary school in Whiteriver, AZ, part of Whiteriver Unified District (4394), serving approximately 398 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #957 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whiteriver Elementary
What grades does Whiteriver Elementary serve?
Whiteriver Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Whiteriver Elementary?
Whiteriver Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whiteriver Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Whiteriver Elementary is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whiteriver Elementary rank in AZ?
Whiteriver Elementary ranks #957 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Whiteriver Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Whiteriver Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Whiteriver Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whiteriver Elementary has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Whiteriver Elementary a charter school?
No, Whiteriver Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whiteriver Elementary a Title I school?
No, Whiteriver Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Navajo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.7%
- Phone
- (928) 358-5660
- Area population (ZIP 85941)
- 10,333
- Area median age
- 29.4
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 85941; 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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