Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whipple Ranch Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Math Proficiency: 43%
- Reading Proficiency: 35%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whipple Ranch Elementary School's student population of 404 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whipple Ranch Elementary School is 0.51, 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)
(14-15)43%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)35%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
7%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
25%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
65%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Whipple Ranch Elementary School often compared to?
Whipple Ranch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Show Low Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AZ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AZ state average).
How many students attend Whipple Ranch Elementary School?
404 students attend Whipple Ranch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Whipple Ranch Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whipple Ranch Elementary School?
Whipple Ranch Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whipple Ranch Elementary School offer ?
Whipple Ranch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Whipple Ranch Elementary School part of?
Whipple Ranch Elementary School is part of Show Low Unified District (4393) School District.
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