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Indian Wells Elementary

Summary:

Indian Wells Elementary is a public elementary school in Indian Wells, Arizona, serving 338 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Holbrook Unified District, which is ranked 366 out of 540 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Indian Wells Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Native American students (87.87%) compared to the state average. However, the school consistently performs below state and district averages in standardized test scores, with only 9% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 41%. The school also has a very high percentage of students (90.83%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite spending significantly more per student ($12,930 in 2021-2022) than the state average, the school has struggled to improve student outcomes, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Arizona elementary schools over the past decade.

Nearby schools like Dilcon Community School and Greasewood Springs Community School Inc. also serve predominantly Native American student populations, but their academic performance and other metrics are not readily available. A deeper comparison of these schools could provide valuable insights into the factors that contribute to educational outcomes in this region, which may be influenced by the high poverty rate, remote location, and unique challenges faced by the Native American community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 Crossroads of Route 77 and Rou
       Indian Wells, AZ  86031

(928) 654-3622

District: Holbrook Unified District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,930 Help


Students who attend Indian Wells Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Holbrook Junior High School
High:    Holbrook High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  344

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
88.4%
Hispanic:
5.8%
Two or more races:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Indian Wells Elementary 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 14.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (88.4%), Hispanic (5.8%), two or more races (5.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Indian Wells Elementary is 14.9. 1 elementary schools in the Holbrook Unified District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Indian Wells Elementary is $12,930. 1 elementary schools in the Holbrook Unified District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Indian Wells Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Holbrook Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Holbrook Unified District 252nd of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Indian Wells Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Indian Wells Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 37.02 688th 1062 35.2%
2010 31.92 786th 1090 27.9%
2011 17.76 958th 1075 10.9%
2012 18.94 1040th 1141 8.9%
2013 20.89 1027th 1158 11.3%
2014 29.46 797th 1079 26.1%
2015 26.35 671st 955 29.7%
2016 22.75 839th 1079 22.2%
2017 13.30 1012th 1106 8.5%
2018 14.55 998th 1109 10.0%
2019 13.06 944th 1039 9.1%
2021 15.50 1107th 1226 9.7%
2023 14.76 1120th 1245 10.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Indian Wells Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.16 682nd 1027 33.6%
2022 35.83 337th 444 24.1%
2023 49.42 309th 617 49.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Indian Wells Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.24 754th 975 22.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Indian Wells Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.40 802nd 1201 33.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Indian Wells Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.99 763rd 820 7.0%
2023 18.89 1000th 1116 10.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Indian Wells Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.66 366th 423 13.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Indian Wells Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.23 948th 1023 7.3%
2021 18.22 1057th 1219 13.3%
2023 17.84 1041st 1219 14.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Indian Wells Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.74 918th 1032 11.0%
2021 15.52 1119th 1220 8.3%
2023 12.19 1158th 1216 4.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Indian Wells Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.54 1136th 1198 5.2%
2022 53.48 337th 716 52.9%
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Rank History for Native American students at Indian Wells Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.77 32nd 62 48.4%
2019 47.15 13th 20 35.0%
2021 38.12 375th 654 42.7%
2023 14.63 196th 219 10.5%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, August 16, 2018

Open Quote I am impressed by all the knowledge that my 5 year old has and is continuing to absorb! when i was in kindergarten i remember learning basic words. My child comes home with words like: inhabit, elegant, guerrilla, buffoon, abduct, and culture. And the thing that wow's me is...He understands what the word means and can give you a definition! IWES is a great place and i feel that students are priority! Great Job Holbrook Unified School District! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Indian Wells Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 0 0 0 1 173 n/a n/a 0 174
2003 0 0 0 1 173 n/a n/a 0 174
2004 0 0 0 2 276 n/a n/a 0 278
2005 0 0 0 0 280 n/a n/a 0 280
2006 0 0 0 0 280 n/a n/a 0 280
2007 0 0 0 0 286 n/a n/a 0 286
2008 1 0 0 0 312 n/a n/a 0 313
2009 0 0 0 0 379 n/a n/a 0 379
2010 1 0 0 0 384 n/a n/a 0 385
2011 1 0 0 5 360 0 17 0 383
2012 4 0 0 5 409 0 17 0 435
2013 1 0 0 6 452 0 18 0 477
2014 0 0 0 10 395 1 23 0 429
2015 1 0 0 4 354 0 12 0 371
2016 0 0 0 1 376 0 14 0 391
2017 1 0 0 3 351 0 18 0 373
2018 0 0 0 9 372 0 24 0 405
2019 1 0 0 14 365 0 16 0 396
2020 2 0 0 15 351 0 19 0 387
2021 1 0 0 21 330 0 13 0 365
2022 1 0 0 24 287 1 13 0 326
2023 2 0 0 15 297 1 23 0 338
2024 1 0 0 20 304 0 19 0 344

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 Indian Wells Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 174 15.0 11.6 n/a
2003 174 15.0 11.6 n/a
2004 278 18.0 15.4 n/a
2005 280 21.0 13.3 98.9
2006 280 23.0 12.2 91.1
2007 286 21.5 13.3 79.7
2008 313 24.0 13.0 91.1
2009 379 28.0 13.5 85
2010 385 31.0 12.4 89.1
2011 383 27.3 14.0 80.4
2012 435 31.0 14.0 83.4
2013 477 30.0 15.9 87.4
2014 429 32.0 13.4 84.4
2015 371 30.0 12.3 0
2016 391 29.0 13.4 99.2
2017 373 27.0 13.8 115.8
2018 405 27.0 15.0 89.9
2019 396 27.0 14.6 89.6
2020 387 27.5 14.0 90.7
2021 365 27.0 13.5 n/a
2022 326 22.5 14.4 90.8
2023 338 23.0 14.6 90.8
2024 344 23.0 14.9 n/a

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 Indian Wells Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 174 15.0 11.6 n/a
2003 174 15.0 11.6 n/a
2004 278 18.0 15.4 n/a
2005 280 21.0 13.3 98.9
2006 280 23.0 12.2 91.1
2007 286 21.5 13.3 79.7
2008 313 24.0 13.0 91.1
2009 379 28.0 13.5 85
2010 385 31.0 12.4 89.1
2011 383 27.3 14.0 80.4
2012 435 31.0 14.0 83.4
2013 477 30.0 15.9 87.4
2014 429 32.0 13.4 84.4
2015 371 30.0 12.3 0
2016 391 29.0 13.4 99.2
2017 373 27.0 13.8 115.8
2018 405 27.0 15.0 89.9
2019 396 27.0 14.6 89.6
2020 387 27.5 14.0 90.7
2021 365 27.0 13.5 n/a
2022 326 22.5 14.4 90.8
2023 338 23.0 14.6 90.8
2024 344 23.0 14.9 n/a

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 Indian Wells Elementary

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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 $988 (6.4%) $1,906 (12.4%) $3,883 (25.3%) $10,438 (68.1%) $2,002 (13.1%) $12,440 (81.1%) $15,334
2020 $934 (6.4%) $2,269 (15.6%) $4,138 (28.5%) $10,639 (73.2%) $695 (4.8%) $11,334 (78.0%) $14,538
2021 $1,551 (10.1%) $2,050 (13.3%) $5,153 (33.4%) $10,701 (69.5%) $1,103 (7.2%) $11,804 (76.6%) $15,406
2022 $1,981 (15.3%) $925 (7.2%) $4,887 (37.8%) $9,734 (75.3%) $290 (2.2%) $10,024 (77.5%) $12,930

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Indian Wells Elementary

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 944th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 1120th 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 Students396338
 14.6%
African American00
American Indian365297
 18.6%
Asian00
Hispanic1415
 7.1%
Pacific Islander01
White12
 100%
Two or More Races1623
 43.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.6%90.8%
 1.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Indian Wells Elementary

Students who attend Indian Wells Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Holbrook Junior High School
High : Holbrook High School

Students at Indian Wells Elementary are 88% American Indian, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 344 students attended Indian Wells Elementary.


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