Havasupai Elementary School is a Bureau of Indian Education-operated K-8 school in Supai, Arizona. It serves the Havasupai Indian Reservation. It is also known as Havasupai Indian School, and was formerly Havasupai Boarding and Day School. The school is located at an altitude of 3,500 feet.
Havasupai Elementary School serves 84 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 42:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 42:1
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Science Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Havasupai Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Havasupai Elementary School's student population of 84 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 75% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Year Founded
1895
School Rankings
The diversity score of Havasupai Elementary School is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
42:1
17:1
American Indian
100%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
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
96%
40%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Havasupai Elementary School?
84 students attend Havasupai Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Havasupai Elementary School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Havasupai Elementary School?
Havasupai Elementary School has a student ration of 42:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Havasupai Elementary School offer ?
Havasupai Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Havasupai Elementary School part of?
Havasupai Elementary School is part of Havasupai Elementary School District.
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