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Mcnary Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-8

Summary

Mcnary Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the small town of McNary, Arizona, with a unique student population that is 100% Native American. However, the school faces significant challenges, including consistently low academic performance, high dropout rates, and a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools like Whiteriver Elementary, Show Low Preschool, and Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School, Mcnary Elementary School stands out for its poor academic outcomes. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 12% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 41%. The school's dropout rates have also been a concern, ranging from 0% to 3.5% in recent years.

The unique challenges faced by Mcnary Elementary School may be attributed to a combination of factors, including its 100% Native American student population, the potential lack of funding and resources, and the socioeconomic disadvantages of the community it serves. The school's low spending per student ($0 in 2018-2019) and high student-teacher ratio (up to 11:1 in 2020-2021) suggest that the school may be struggling to provide the necessary support and resources to address the needs of its students. Addressing these challenges will require a targeted and comprehensive approach, as well as collaboration with the Whiteriver Unified District and the local community.

183

Students ?

22.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

92.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

108 N. Pollack
McNary, AZ 85930

(928) 334-2293

District: Mcnary Elementary District

Students who attend Mcnary Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Alchesay High School

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

96.2%

White:

1.1%

African American:

1.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 5th percentile in 2010 → 4th in 2023

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arizona average (14% vs 39% meeting standards)

!English Language Arts scores 26 pts below the Arizona average

!Large classes — about 23 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school14%

District avg14%

Arizona avg39%

Not ranked this year

Mcnary Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	11.7	1189 of 1245	4.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	9.8	1207 of 1226	1.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	4.7	1102 of 1109	0.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	3.0	1105 of 1106	0.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	4.6	1075 of 1079	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	3.7	1063 of 1079	1.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	27.4	938 of 1158	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	28.9	910 of 1141	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	14.7	976 of 1075	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	10.8	1040 of 1090	4.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	22.7	893 of 1062	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	13.2	1143 of 1219	6.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	9.8	1203 of 1219	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	23.1	921 of 1116	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	4.2	818 of 820	0.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	13.8	1128 of 1216	7.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	13.7	1157 of 1220	5.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	17.0	189 of 219	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	32.5	463 of 654	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	18.5	59 of 62	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	33.3	808 of 1201	32.7%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	17.1	743 of 854	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	9.4	822 of 832	1.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	9.1	658 of 677	2.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	11.3	646 of 690	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	17.9	704 of 787	10.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	19.3	685 of 772	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	23.7	554 of 685	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	33.3	480 of 692	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	33.5	466 of 663	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	24.5	596 of 806	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	10.3	799 of 820	2.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	24.6	557 of 717	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	11.1	803 of 818	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	21.6	118 of 159	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	30.2	277 of 390	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	28.1	644 of 789	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Special Education (2021)33rd percentile+31 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)17th percentile+13 vs school

Native American (2023)14th percentile+9 vs school

Male (2023)7th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2023)6th percentile~ school

Middle school

Female (2023)26th percentile+13 vs school

Native American (2023)26th percentile+13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)22nd percentile+9 vs school

Special Education (2021)18th percentile+17 vs school

Male (2021)2nd percentile~ school

By subject vs Arizona (2022-2023) ?

English Language Arts15%-26 vs state

Mathematics11%-23 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				AASA English Language Arts (2025)				AASA Mathematics (2025)				AzSCI Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Mcnary Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	108 N. Pollack	McNary	85930	Apache County	Mcnary Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 334-2293	183	8	22.8		2 (1.1%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	176 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)								(n/a)											$00			$00
Blue Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3050 Porter Mountain Road	Lakeside	85929	Navajo County	Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 368-6182	801	40	19.7		381 (47.6%)	2 (0.2%)	233 (29.1%)	11 (1.4%)	114 (14.2%)	3 (0.4%)	57 (7.1%)	28.3	578^th of 909 public elementary schools	36.4%		36.4	509^th of 912 public elementary schools	44.2%	69	36.0	38.0	35.0	27.0	46.0	27.0	24.0	19.0	31.0	$6,815	$678	$99	$1,455	$5,520	$517	$6,037
Cradleboard School	Public	PK, KG-5	7301 N Powerline Rd	Whiteriver	85941	Navajo County	Whiteriver Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 358-5650	265	17	15.5		1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	2 (0.8%)	257 (97.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					27.0						$00			$00
Vernon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	90 Crn 3139	Vernon	85940	Apache County	Vernon Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 537-5463	138	11	12.5		109 (79.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$14,722	$276	$709	$1,261	$8,967	$4,771	$13,737
Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School	Public	K-5	761 E McNeil	Show Low	85901	Navajo County	Show Low Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 537-6150	383	20	19.1		248 (64.8%)	4 (1.0%)	96 (25.1%)	4 (1.0%)	28 (7.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	22.8	660^th of 909 public elementary schools	27.4%		27.1	609^th of 912 public elementary schools	33.2%	51	29.0	37.0	32.0		23.0	28.0	22.0		32.0	$8,349	$811	$293	$1,914	$6,131	$1,114	$7,245
Whipple Ranch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1350 N Central Ave	Show Low	85901	Navajo County	Show Low Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 537-6050	351	24	14.6		223 (63.5%)	1 (0.3%)	112 (31.9%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)								(n/a)										$10,281	$1,064	$365	$2,492	$7,744	$1,108	$8,852
Whiteriver Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1 North 1st Avenue	Whiteriver	85941	Navajo County	Whiteriver Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 358-5660	400	29	13.7		0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	392 (98.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		30.0				26.0					$00			$00

Frequently Asked Questions about Mcnary Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Mcnary Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Mcnary Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Alchesay High School

What is the racial makeup of Mcnary Elementary School?

Students at Mcnary Elementary School are 96% American Indian, 1% White, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Mcnary Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 183 students attended Mcnary Elementary School.

What district is Mcnary Elementary School in?

Mcnary Elementary District

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2024–25 dropout ratesDec 2, 2025

2024–25 graduation ratesNov 7, 2025

2024–25 AASA & AzSCI test scoresOct 10, 2025

2023–24 dropout ratesJun 30, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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