Chinle Elementary School

Summary:

Chinle Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chinle, Arizona, serving 462 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Chinle Unified District, which is ranked 157 out of 288 districts in the state.

Chinle Elementary School has a unique student population, with 99.13% of its students identifying as Native American in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the nearby schools, which also have a majority Native American student body. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arizona elementary schools, with a SchoolDigger rating ranging from 0 to 3 stars out of 5. Its test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally lower than the district and state averages, though the school performs well for English Language Learners and Special Education students.

Despite these challenges, Chinle Elementary School has seen a significant increase in spending per student, from $12,190 in 2018-2019 to $19,242 in 2021-2022. This increased investment may have the potential to improve student outcomes over time. Additionally, the school's close proximity to other elementary schools within the Chinle Unified District, such as Canyon De Chelly Elementary School and Mesa View Elementary, presents opportunities for collaboration and resource-sharing.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 Highway 191 & Navajo Route 7
       Chinle, AZ  86503


(928) 674-9300

District: Chinle Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
411th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,242 Help


Students who attend Chinle Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Chinle Junior High School
High:    Chinle High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  462

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
99.1%
White:
0.6%
Asian:
0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.8% Help


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Compare Details Chinle Elementary School ranks better than 54.5% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Chinle Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Chinle Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Chinle Unified District. Racial makeup is: American Indian (99.1%), White (0.6%), Asian (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chinle Elementary School is 14.9. 3 elementary schools in the Chinle Unified District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chinle Elementary School is $19,242. 3 elementary schools in the Chinle Unified District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chinle Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chinle Elementary School 411th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Chinle Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Chinle Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Chinle Unified District 157th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chinle Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Chinle Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 9.05 1030th 1062 3.0%
2010 9.47 1049th 1090 3.8%
2011 8.85 1028th 1075 4.4%
2012 15.71 1069th 1141 6.3%
2013 12.71 1105th 1158 4.6%
2014 6.65 1045th 1079 3.2%
2015 10.42 919th 955 3.8%
2016 22.76 838th 1079 22.3%
2017 26.80 796th 1106 28.0%
2018 33.92 701st 1109 36.8%
2019 39.73 570th 1039 45.1%
2022 28.08 652nd 1000 34.8%
2023 40.11 677th 1245 45.6%
2024 49.11 411th 904 54.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Chinle Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 97.03 4th 451 99.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Chinle Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.60 29th 820 96.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chinle Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 60.80 172nd 546 68.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Chinle Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.17 607th 1023 40.7%
2019 37.51 507th 862 41.2%
2022 28.41 621st 824 24.6%
2023 39.58 663rd 1219 45.6%
2024 49.41 286th 593 51.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Chinle Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.01 647th 1032 37.3%
2019 34.57 509th 850 40.1%
2023 38.89 676th 1216 44.4%
2024 34.24 392nd 609 35.6%
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Rank History for Native American students at Chinle Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.66 3rd 62 95.2%
2019 86.04 1st 20 95.0%
2022 30.23 70th 82 14.6%
2023 48.39 104th 219 52.5%
2024 78.10 3rd 7 57.1%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Chinle Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 20 3 0 2 493 n/a n/a 75 593
1989 20 6 0 1 574 n/a n/a -10 591
1990 14 3 n/a 3 618 n/a n/a -57 581
1991 17 1 0 2 592 n/a n/a -7 605
1992 24 2 0 3 599 n/a n/a 0 628
1993 18 3 0 2 661 n/a n/a 0 684
1994 18 2 0 5 674 n/a n/a 0 699
1995 11 2 0 6 708 n/a n/a 0 727
1996 11 2 0 6 708 n/a n/a 0 727
1997 17 2 1 2 712 n/a n/a 0 734
1998 18 2 0 1 701 n/a n/a 0 722
1999 17 0 0 0 727 n/a n/a 0 744
2000 13 0 0 1 731 n/a n/a 0 745
2001 14 0 0 1 681 n/a n/a 0 696
2002 14 0 2 1 655 n/a n/a 0 672
2003 14 0 2 1 655 n/a n/a 0 672
2004 11 0 0 3 649 n/a n/a 0 663
2005 11 1 0 4 608 n/a n/a 0 624
2006 9 1 0 2 583 n/a n/a 0 595
2007 7 0 1 2 562 n/a n/a 0 572
2008 6 0 1 0 523 n/a n/a 0 530
2009 3 0 2 0 544 n/a n/a 0 549
2010 2 0 1 1 469 n/a n/a 0 473
2011 1 0 0 0 497 0 0 0 498
2012 3 0 1 0 497 0 0 0 501
2013 0 0 0 2 463 0 0 0 465
2014 2 0 1 0 439 0 0 0 442
2015 0 0 0 0 428 0 0 0 428
2016 2 0 1 0 433 0 0 0 436
2017 1 0 0 0 451 0 0 0 452
2018 2 0 0 0 472 1 0 0 475
2019 3 0 0 0 474 1 0 0 478
2020 2 0 1 0 499 1 3 0 506
2021 1 0 2 1 486 1 0 0 491
2022 2 0 0 0 346 0 1 0 349
2023 3 0 1 0 458 0 0 0 462

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chinle Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 593 26.0 22.8 n/a
1989 591 27.0 21.8 n/a
1990 581 29.0 20.0 n/a
1991 605 33.0 18.3 n/a
1992 628 35.0 17.9 n/a
1993 684 36.0 19.0 n/a
1994 699 40.0 17.5 n/a
1995 727 38.0 19.1 n/a
1996 727 38.0 19.1 n/a
1997 734 35.5 20.7 n/a
1998 722 39.0 18.5 n/a
1999 744 40.0 18.6 n/a
2000 745 43.0 17.3 n/a
2001 696 45.0 15.5 n/a
2002 672 39.0 17.2 n/a
2003 672 39.0 17.2 n/a
2004 663 43.0 15.4 n/a
2005 624 41.0 15.2 96.3
2006 595 39.0 15.3 n/a
2007 572 40.6 14.1 99.5
2008 530 36.3 14.6 99.4
2009 549 35.0 15.7 93.3
2010 473 30.0 15.7 78.9
2011 498 27.0 18.4 99.4
2012 501 28.0 17.8 99.4
2013 465 26.0 17.8 99.4
2014 442 25.0 17.6 99.3
2015 428 28.0 15.2 0
2016 436 29.0 15.0 99.3
2017 452 30.0 15.0 n/a
2018 475 31.0 15.3 80.8
2019 478 31.0 15.4 81
2020 506 33.0 15.3 69
2021 491 32.0 15.3 68.6
2022 349 31.0 11.2 68.8
2023 462 31.0 14.9 68.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chinle Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 593 26.0 22.8 n/a
1989 591 27.0 21.8 n/a
1990 581 29.0 20.0 n/a
1991 605 33.0 18.3 n/a
1992 628 35.0 17.9 n/a
1993 684 36.0 19.0 n/a
1994 699 40.0 17.5 n/a
1995 727 38.0 19.1 n/a
1996 727 38.0 19.1 n/a
1997 734 35.5 20.7 n/a
1998 722 39.0 18.5 n/a
1999 744 40.0 18.6 n/a
2000 745 43.0 17.3 n/a
2001 696 45.0 15.5 n/a
2002 672 39.0 17.2 n/a
2003 672 39.0 17.2 n/a
2004 663 43.0 15.4 n/a
2005 624 41.0 15.2 96.3
2006 595 39.0 15.3 n/a
2007 572 40.6 14.1 99.5
2008 530 36.3 14.6 99.4
2009 549 35.0 15.7 93.3
2010 473 30.0 15.7 78.9
2011 498 27.0 18.4 99.4
2012 501 28.0 17.8 99.4
2013 465 26.0 17.8 99.4
2014 442 25.0 17.6 99.3
2015 428 28.0 15.2 0
2016 436 29.0 15.0 99.3
2017 452 30.0 15.0 n/a
2018 475 31.0 15.3 80.8
2019 478 31.0 15.4 81
2020 506 33.0 15.3 69
2021 491 32.0 15.3 68.6
2022 349 31.0 11.2 68.8
2023 462 31.0 14.9 68.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Chinle Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $6,333 (52.0%) $963 (7.9%) $13,630 (111.8%) $3,432 (28.2%) $1,461 (12.0%) $4,893 (40.1%) $12,190
2021 $6,851 (43.9%) $2,732 (17.5%) $16,434 (105.3%) $4,820 (30.9%) $1,196 (7.7%) $6,017 (38.6%) $15,600
2022 $8,695 (45.2%) $2,018 (10.5%) $19,408 (100.9%) $7,383 (38.4%) $1,146 (6.0%) $8,529 (44.3%) $19,242

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chinle Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 570th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 677th of 1245 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students478462
 3.3%
African American00
American Indian474458
 3.4%
Asian01
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White33
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81%68.8%
 12.1%


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Chinle Elementary School ranks 411th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 462 students attended Chinle Elementary School.

Students who attend Chinle Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chinle Junior High School
High : Chinle High School

Students at Chinle Elementary School are 99% American Indian.


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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.

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