Top Rankings
Crane Elementary District (4501) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,873 students in Crane Elementary District (4501) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Crane Elementary District (4501) School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,497 Schools
# Students
5,873 Students
1,127,236 Students
# Teachers
278 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Crane Elementary District (4501) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 613 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#324 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.66
# American Indian Students
37 Students
56,116 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
70 Students
35,991 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4,982 Students
539,586 Students
% Hispanic Students
85%
48%
# Black Students
50 Students
64,873 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
639 Students
378,219 Students
% White Students
11%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
4,020 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
84 Students
48,398 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
231
20,743
# Students in K Grade:
485
73,376
# Students in 1st Grade:
563
79,016
# Students in 2nd Grade:
639
82,765
# Students in 3rd Grade:
568
80,694
# Students in 4th Grade:
584
83,261
# Students in 5th Grade:
665
83,447
# Students in 6th Grade:
696
83,334
# Students in 7th Grade:
725
84,606
# Students in 8th Grade:
700
85,578
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
89,836
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
92,783
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
90,345
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
96,909
# Ungraded Students:
17
543
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,004 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,388. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,609 is less than the state median of $11,291. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,004
$11,388
Spending / Student
$8,609
$11,291
Best Crane Elementary District (4501) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gowan Science Academy
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1020 W Avenue C
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 539-1200
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 539-1200
Grades: PK-8
| 772 students
Rank: #22.
Mesquite Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4451 W. 28th Street
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-4100
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-4100
Grades: PK-6
| 608 students
Rank: #33.
H L Suverkrup Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1590 S Avenue C
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3500
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3500
Grades: PK-6
| 573 students
Rank: #44.
Pueblo Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2803 W 20th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3600
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3600
Grades: PK-8
| 577 students
Rank: #55.
Gary A. Knox Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2926 S 21st Dr
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-5500
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-5500
Grades: PK-6
| 537 students
Rank: #66.
Ronald Reagan Fundamental School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3200 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3700
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3700
Grades: PK-6
| 488 students
Rank: #77.
Crane Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4450 W 32nd St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3200
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 560 students
Rank: #88.
Crane Ilearning Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4250 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3400
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 10 students
Rank: #99.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2650 W 20th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3300
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 675 students
Rank: #1010.
Salida Del Sol Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
910 S Avenue C
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-5600
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-5600
Grades: PK-6
| 643 students
Rank: #1111.
Valley Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4501 W 20th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-4000
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-4000
Grades: PK-6
| 430 students
Rank: n/an/a
2926 S 21st Dr
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3949
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3949
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Crane Elementary District (4501) School District?
Crane Elementary District (4501) School District manages 12 public schools serving 5,873 students.
What is the rank of Crane Elementary District (4501) School District?
Crane Elementary District (4501) School District is ranked #327 out of 613 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Crane Elementary District (4501) School District?
85% of Crane Elementary District (4501) School District students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Crane Elementary District (4501) School District?
Crane Elementary District (4501) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Crane Elementary District (4501) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,609 is less than the state median of $11,291. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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