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Canyon De Chelly Elementary School

Summary:

Canyon De Chelly Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Chinle, Arizona, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 286. The school is part of the Chinle Unified District, which is ranked 396 out of 540 districts in Arizona and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student population at Canyon De Chelly Elementary is predominantly Native American, with over 99% of students identifying as such in recent years.

Despite the school's high poverty rates, with over 77% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Canyon De Chelly Elementary consistently performs below the state and district averages on standardized tests. Only 7-19% of students are proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 9-21% are proficient or better in Mathematics across grade levels. This places the school in the bottom 10-20% of Arizona elementary schools in these subjects. Interestingly, the school's Native American students perform relatively better, ranking in the top 20% of Arizona elementary schools for this subgroup, while its female and special education students still perform in the bottom 50% of the state.

Compared to other elementary schools in the Chinle Unified District, such as Many Farms Elementary and Chinle Elementary, which perform significantly better and rank in the top 50-60% of Arizona elementary schools, the challenges faced by Canyon De Chelly may be unique to the school itself. Despite a significant increase in per-student spending over the past few years, from $11,462 in 2019-2020 to $19,024 in 2021-2022, the school's academic outcomes have not improved, indicating that the issues may go beyond just financial resources.


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Public PK, KG-6

 Highway 191
       Chinle, AZ  86503

(928) 674-9200

District: Chinle Unified District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,024 Help


Students who attend Canyon De Chelly Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Chinle Junior High School
High:    Chinle High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  286

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
99.3%
White:
0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Canyon De Chelly Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.03. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Canyon De Chelly Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Chinle Unified District. Racial makeup is: American Indian (99.3%), White (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Chinle Unified District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Canyon De Chelly Elementary School is 12.4, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Chinle Unified District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Canyon De Chelly Elementary School is $19,024, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Chinle Unified District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Canyon De Chelly Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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 Canyon De Chelly Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Canyon De Chelly Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 7.56 1059th 1090 2.8%
2011 4.58 1054th 1075 2.0%
2012 10.00 1108th 1141 2.9%
2013 8.60 1127th 1158 2.7%
2014 5.20 1056th 1079 2.1%
2016 18.02 920th 1079 14.7%
2017 22.33 867th 1106 21.6%
2018 20.58 896th 1109 19.2%
2022 5.29 994th 1000 0.6%
2023 14.03 1141st 1245 8.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Canyon De Chelly Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.17 590th 820 28.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Canyon De Chelly Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.66 767th 1023 25.0%
2023 12.17 1167th 1219 4.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Canyon De Chelly Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.25 858th 1032 16.9%
2023 16.71 1067th 1216 12.3%
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Rank History for Native American students at Canyon De Chelly Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.63 19th 62 69.4%
2023 15.59 194th 219 11.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Canyon De Chelly Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 27 2 0 4 796 n/a n/a 0 829
1989 24 5 0 2 872 n/a n/a -40 863
1990 29 4 1 7 887 n/a n/a -16 912
1991 30 6 2 7 964 n/a n/a -306 703
1992 23 2 2 3 729 n/a n/a 0 759
1993 17 0 0 3 760 n/a n/a 0 780
1994 14 0 0 3 719 n/a n/a 0 736
1995 20 0 0 0 748 n/a n/a 0 768
1996 20 0 0 0 748 n/a n/a 0 768
1997 20 1 0 1 751 n/a n/a 0 773
1998 14 1 0 1 742 n/a n/a 0 758
1999 11 0 1 1 746 n/a n/a 0 759
2000 17 0 0 0 688 n/a n/a 0 705
2001 16 0 0 0 675 n/a n/a 0 691
2002 10 0 1 1 629 n/a n/a 0 641
2003 10 0 1 1 629 n/a n/a 0 641
2004 11 0 0 1 614 n/a n/a 0 626
2005 10 1 0 1 544 n/a n/a 0 556
2006 8 0 1 0 553 n/a n/a 0 562
2007 9 1 1 1 593 n/a n/a 0 605
2008 8 0 2 0 591 n/a n/a 0 601
2009 8 0 1 0 567 n/a n/a 0 576
2010 6 0 1 0 436 n/a n/a 0 443
2011 4 0 0 3 480 0 0 0 487
2012 3 0 0 1 443 0 0 0 447
2013 3 0 0 0 413 0 1 0 417
2014 2 0 0 0 389 0 0 0 391
2015 0 0 0 0 352 0 1 0 353
2016 0 0 0 0 327 0 0 0 327
2017 0 0 0 0 344 0 0 0 344
2018 0 0 0 0 307 0 0 0 307
2019 1 0 0 0 320 2 0 0 323
2020 0 0 0 1 321 1 1 0 324
2021 0 0 0 2 310 1 0 0 313
2022 0 0 0 0 207 0 0 0 207
2023 2 0 0 0 284 0 0 0 286

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 Canyon De Chelly Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 829 41.0 20.2 n/a
1989 863 41.0 21.0 n/a
1990 912 44.0 20.7 n/a
1991 703 37.0 19.0 n/a
1992 759 41.0 18.5 n/a
1993 780 41.0 19.0 n/a
1994 736 38.0 19.4 n/a
1995 768 42.5 18.1 n/a
1996 768 42.5 18.1 n/a
1997 773 41.5 18.6 n/a
1998 758 43.0 17.6 n/a
1999 759 44.0 17.3 n/a
2000 705 46.0 15.3 n/a
2001 691 44.0 15.7 n/a
2002 641 41.0 15.6 n/a
2003 641 41.0 15.6 n/a
2004 626 37.0 16.9 n/a
2005 556 37.0 15.0 90.8
2006 562 36.0 15.6 n/a
2007 605 38.0 15.9 99.5
2008 601 37.0 16.2 99.5
2009 576 35.0 16.5 94.6
2010 443 22.0 20.1 86.2
2011 487 23.2 20.9 99.4
2012 447 23.2 19.2 99.3
2013 417 21.0 19.8 99.3
2014 391 19.0 20.5 99.2
2015 353 21.0 16.8 0
2016 327 24.0 13.6 99.1
2017 344 24.0 14.3 n/a
2018 307 20.0 15.3 85.7
2019 323 21.0 15.3 85.8
2020 324 22.0 14.7 77.8
2021 313 24.0 13.0 77.6
2022 207 23.0 9.0 77.8
2023 286 23.0 12.4 77.6

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 Canyon De Chelly Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 829 41.0 20.2 n/a
1989 863 41.0 21.0 n/a
1990 912 44.0 20.7 n/a
1991 703 37.0 19.0 n/a
1992 759 41.0 18.5 n/a
1993 780 41.0 19.0 n/a
1994 736 38.0 19.4 n/a
1995 768 42.5 18.1 n/a
1996 768 42.5 18.1 n/a
1997 773 41.5 18.6 n/a
1998 758 43.0 17.6 n/a
1999 759 44.0 17.3 n/a
2000 705 46.0 15.3 n/a
2001 691 44.0 15.7 n/a
2002 641 41.0 15.6 n/a
2003 641 41.0 15.6 n/a
2004 626 37.0 16.9 n/a
2005 556 37.0 15.0 90.8
2006 562 36.0 15.6 n/a
2007 605 38.0 15.9 99.5
2008 601 37.0 16.2 99.5
2009 576 35.0 16.5 94.6
2010 443 22.0 20.1 86.2
2011 487 23.2 20.9 99.4
2012 447 23.2 19.2 99.3
2013 417 21.0 19.8 99.3
2014 391 19.0 20.5 99.2
2015 353 21.0 16.8 0
2016 327 24.0 13.6 99.1
2017 344 24.0 14.3 n/a
2018 307 20.0 15.3 85.7
2019 323 21.0 15.3 85.8
2020 324 22.0 14.7 77.8
2021 313 24.0 13.0 77.6
2022 207 23.0 9.0 77.8
2023 286 23.0 12.4 77.6

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 Canyon De Chelly 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 $6,779 (55.4%) $1,154 (9.4%) $14,713 (120.2%) $2,848 (23.3%) $1,454 (11.9%) $4,302 (35.2%) $12,236
2020 $7,199 (62.8%) $2,909 (25.4%) $17,307 (151.0%) $2,644 (23.1%) n/a $1,354 (11.8%) $11,462
2021 $8,766 (50.6%) $3,195 (18.4%) $20,727 (119.6%) $4,168 (24.1%) $1,200 (6.9%) $5,367 (31.0%) $17,328
2022 $9,927 (52.2%) $1,798 (9.5%) $21,652 (113.8%) $6,571 (34.5%) $728 (3.8%) $7,299 (38.4%) $19,024

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Canyon De Chelly 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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students323286
 11.5%
African American00
American Indian320284
 11.3%
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White12
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.8%77.6%
 8.1%

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Students who attend Canyon De Chelly Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chinle Junior High School
High : Chinle High School

Students at Canyon De Chelly Elementary School are 99% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 286 students attended Canyon De Chelly Elementary School.


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