Seven Mile School

2005 Ft. Apache
Whiteriver, AZ 85941

442 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Seven Mile School, located in Whiteriver, Arizona, serves as a vital educational institution within the Whiteriver Unified School District. Situated on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to providing a culturally responsive learning environment that honors the heritage and values of the White Mountain Apache Tribe. The school focuses on fostering academic growth while supporting the holistic development of its students, preparing them to thrive both within their community and in the broader world.

As part of the Whiteriver Unified School District, Seven Mile School emphasizes the importance of a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and tribal leadership to ensure student success. The school implements standards-based curriculum and supportive educational programs designed to meet the unique needs of its student population. By prioritizing a nurturing classroom atmosphere and strong community engagement, Seven Mile School strives to empower its students to achieve their full potential and contribute positively to their future.

442

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Seven Mile School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	4
Black	1
Asian	7
American Indian	429

American Indian
429 (97.1 %)
Asian
7 (1.6 %)
Hispanic
4 (0.9 %)
White
1 (0.2 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Whiteriver Unified District (4394)
Phone:	(928)358-5800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	442
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 68

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 72