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 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,077 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 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,492 Schools
# Students
6,077 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
276 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Crane Elementary District (4501) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 616 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
38 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
63 Students
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5,151 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
85%
47%
# Black Students
53 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
686 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
11%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
71 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
245
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
550
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
629
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
570
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
601
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
666
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
639
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
697
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
717
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
752
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
11
520
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,669 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,320 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,669
$11,257
Spending / Student
$8,320
$11,161
Best Crane Elementary District (4501) School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gowan Science Academy
Magnet School
(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
| 738 students
Rank: #22.
Mesquite Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 628 students
Rank: #33.
H L Suverkrup Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 559 students
Rank: #44.
Pueblo Elementary School
Magnet 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-6
| 562 students
Rank: #55.
Gary A. Knox Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 582 students
Rank: #66.
Ronald Reagan Fundamental School
Magnet 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
| 486 students
Rank: #77.
Crane Middle School
Magnet 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
| 610 students
Rank: #88.
Crane Ilearning Academy
Magnet School
(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
| 15 students
Rank: #99.
Centennial Middle School
Magnet 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
| 715 students
Rank: #1010.
Salida Del Sol Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 696 students
Rank: #1111.
Valley Horizon Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 486 students
Rank: n/an/a
Great Beginnings Pre-school
Magnet School
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 6,077 students.
What is the rank of Crane Elementary District (4501) School District?
Crane Elementary District (4501) School District is ranked #328 out of 616 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 22:1, 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 $8,320 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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