New River Elementary School

48827 N Black Canyon Hwy
New River, AZ 85087
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 172 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, New River Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 172 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 30% in AZ
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

New River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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School Overview

New River Elementary School's student population of 172 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
172 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

New River Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New River Elementary School is 0.32, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#514 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
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45-49%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
15%
48%
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Black
1%
6%
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White
81%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of New River Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in New River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New River Elementary School's ranking?
New River Elementary School is ranked #514 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend New River Elementary School?
172 students attend New River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of New River Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New River Elementary School?
New River Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does New River Elementary School offer ?
New River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is New River Elementary School part of?
New River Elementary School is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 172 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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