Wide Ruins Community School serves 71 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wide Ruins Community 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
Wide Ruins Community School's student population of 71 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
1930
School Calendar
School Motto
Promoting Academic Achievement and Dine Linguistic Tradition
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wide Ruins Community 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)
≤20%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Wide Ruins Community School?
71 students attend Wide Ruins Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Wide Ruins Community School students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wide Ruins Community School?
Wide Ruins Community School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wide Ruins Community School offer ?
Wide Ruins Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wide Ruins Community School part of?
Wide Ruins Community School is part of Wide Ruins Community School District.
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