Serving 559 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, H L Suverkrup 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 38% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
H L Suverkrup Elementary School's student population of 559 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
559 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
H L Suverkrup Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H L Suverkrup Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#789 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
85%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
11%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H L Suverkrup Elementary School's ranking?
H L Suverkrup Elementary School is ranked #789 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are H L Suverkrup Elementary School often compared to?
H L Suverkrup Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gowan Science Academy, Ronald Reagan Fundamental School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend H L Suverkrup Elementary School?
559 students attend H L Suverkrup Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of H L Suverkrup Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H L Suverkrup Elementary School?
H L Suverkrup Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does H L Suverkrup Elementary School offer ?
H L Suverkrup Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is H L Suverkrup Elementary School part of?
H L Suverkrup Elementary School is part of Crane Elementary District (4501) School District.
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