Serving 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Tsaile 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 36% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Tsaile Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Tsaile Elementary School's student population of 328 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
328 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Tsaile Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tsaile Elementary 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#771 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
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
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
72%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Tsaile Elementary School's ranking?
Tsaile Elementary School is ranked #771 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Tsaile Elementary School?
328 students attend Tsaile Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Tsaile Elementary School students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tsaile Elementary School?
Tsaile Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tsaile Elementary School offer ?
Tsaile Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tsaile Elementary School part of?
Tsaile Elementary School is part of Chinle Unified District (4158).
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