Serving 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Chinle Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chinle Elementary School's student population of 466 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
466 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chinle Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chinle Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1010 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
98%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
2%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
94%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chinle Elementary School's ranking?
Chinle Elementary School is ranked #1010 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Chinle Elementary School often compared to?
Chinle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canyon De Chelly Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Chinle Elementary School?
466 students attend Chinle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Chinle Elementary School students are American Indian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chinle Elementary School?
Chinle Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chinle Elementary School offer ?
Chinle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chinle Elementary School part of?
Chinle Elementary School is part of Chinle Unified District (4158) School District.
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