Of the 9,814 students attending school districts within Apache County, 72.5% were American Indian or Alaskan Native. White students were the second largest ethnicity in Apache County districts (17.7%).
In the previous school year, American Indian or Alaskan Native students still were the most common group in Apache County districts, representing 73.8% of the student body.
Red Rock Elementary District had the most even distribution of races among county districts, which included 50.7% white students, 39.6% Latino students, and 3.9% Multi-racial or non-Hispanic students.
In the 2021-22 school year, the total number of students enrolled in school districts in the county dropped 2% when compared to the previous year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Apache County.
A 2023 study from Scholaroo.com ranked Arizona last out of all U.S. states in terms of educational success, giving the state poor markets for school quality, student success, and teacher-to-student ratio.
In 2022 Arizona had roughly one teacher for every 19 students, compared to the national average of one teacher for 16 students. Teachers handling a higher number of students was found to have negative consequences for students’ school performance.
| District | Most prevalent ethnicity | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Elementary District | White | 74.5% | 55 |
| Chinle Unified District | American Indian or Alaskan Native | 98.7% | 3,162 |
| Concho Elementary District | White | 69.2% | 172 |
| Ganado Unified School District | American Indian or Alaskan Native | 95.6% | 1,063 |
| Red Mesa Unified District | American Indian or Alaskan Native | 97.1% | 451 |
| Round Valley Unified District | White | 63.8% | 1,401 |
| Sanders Unified District | American Indian or Alaskan Native | 91.8% | 649 |
| Vernon Elementary District | White | 84.5% | 110 |
| Window Rock Unified District | American Indian or Alaskan Native | 98.9% | 1,695 |
| Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District | White | 48.6% | 1,832 |
| Mingus Union High School District | White | 53.4% | 1,324 |
| Red Rock Elementary District | White | 50.7% | 432 |
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