Whipple Ranch Elementary School

www.whippleranchelementary.com

404 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Whipple Ranch Elementary School, located in the scenic mountain community of Show Low, Arizona, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Show Low Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on essential core subjects and promoting a well-rounded curriculum, the staff aims to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for families in the White Mountains region.

Beyond the classroom, Whipple Ranch Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and a positive school culture. As part of the larger Show Low school system, the institution benefits from a collaborative educational approach that seeks to meet the diverse needs of its student body through resources and extracurricular opportunities. Families interested in learning more about school policies, academic calendars, and specific programs can access additional information through the district’s official website at http://www.show-low.k12.az.us.

404

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whipple Ranch Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	263
Hispanic	103
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	4
American Indian	27

White
263 (65.1 %)
Hispanic
103 (25.5 %)
American Indian
27 (6.7 %)
Asian
4 (1.0 %)
Two or More
4 (1.0 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Show Low Unified District (4393)
Phone:	(928)537-6050
Website:	http://www.whippleranchelementary.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	404
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 120

Grade 1 152

Grade 2 132