Serving 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pecan Grove Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pecan Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Pecan Grove Elementary School's student population of 313 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pecan Grove Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pecan Grove Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#1705 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
91%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
5%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pecan Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Pecan Grove Elementary School is ranked #1705 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Pecan Grove Elementary School?
313 students attend Pecan Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Pecan Grove Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pecan Grove Elementary School?
Pecan Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pecan Grove Elementary School offer ?
Pecan Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Pecan Grove Elementary School part of?
Pecan Grove Elementary School is part of Yuma Elementary District (4499) School District.
In what neighborhood is Pecan Grove Elementary School located?
Pecan Grove Elementary School is located in the Hansberger neighborhood of Yuma, AZ.
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