Serving 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Canyon De Chelly Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 257 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Canyon De Chelly Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Canyon De Chelly Elementary School's student population of 257 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Building a foundation to promote excellence in education.
School Rankings
Canyon De Chelly Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canyon De Chelly Elementary School is 0.02, 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
#1687 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
99%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
1%
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
77%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
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 Canyon De Chelly Elementary School's ranking?
Canyon De Chelly Elementary School is ranked #1687 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Canyon De Chelly Elementary School often compared to?
Canyon De Chelly Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chinle Elementary School, Mesa View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Canyon De Chelly Elementary School?
257 students attend Canyon De Chelly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Canyon De Chelly Elementary School students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canyon De Chelly Elementary School?
Canyon De Chelly Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Canyon De Chelly Elementary School offer ?
Canyon De Chelly Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Canyon De Chelly Elementary School part of?
Canyon De Chelly Elementary School is part of Chinle Unified District (4158) School District.
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