Best Public Schools in Indian Wells, AZ

Summary:

The city of Indian Wells, Arizona has only one school, Indian Wells Elementary, which serves grades PK-6 and is part of the Holbrook Unified District. The school has a predominantly Native American student population (87.87%), with low representation of other racial/ethnic groups. However, Indian Wells Elementary consistently underperforms academically, with test scores significantly below district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas.

Despite higher-than-average spending per student ($12,930), the school's academic outcomes remain poor, ranking in the bottom 10% of Arizona elementary schools. This raises questions about the effectiveness of resource allocation and the need to examine how funds are being utilized to support student learning. Additionally, the high percentage of students (90.83%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggests the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the academic struggles.

Overall, the analysis of Indian Wells Elementary reveals significant challenges in terms of academic performance, resource allocation, and socioeconomic factors. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique needs and circumstances of the school and its community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				AASA Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Indian Wells Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	Crossroads of Route 77 and Rou	Indian Wells	86031	Navajo County	Holbrook Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 654-3622	338	23	14.6	90.8%	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	297 (87.9%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (6.8%)								(n/a)	24.0	$12,930	$1,981	$925	$4,887	$9,735	$290	$10,024

Cities Near Indian Wells

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Keams Canyon	13.84 mi	5	173^rd
Winslow	13.98 mi	12	128^th
Ganado	15.42 mi	9	164^th
Holbrook	32.97 mi	10	109^th
Chambers	33.17 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.