Thomas M Knoles Elementary School

4005 E Butler Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomas M Knoles 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 36% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thomas M Knoles Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Thomas M Knoles Elementary School's student population of 428 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
428 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Thomas M Knoles 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 Thomas M Knoles Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#852 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
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36%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thomas M Knoles Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thomas M Knoles Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
30%
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
20%
48%
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Black
1%
6%
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White
42%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Thomas M Knoles Elementary School.
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0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Thomas M Knoles Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Thomas M Knoles Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thomas M Knoles Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thomas M Knoles Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas M Knoles Elementary School is ranked #852 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Thomas M Knoles Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas M Knoles Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Q Thomas Elementary School, Basis Flagstaff, Charles W Sechrist Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Thomas M Knoles Elementary School?
428 students attend Thomas M Knoles Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Thomas M Knoles Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are American Indian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas M Knoles Elementary School?
Thomas M Knoles Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thomas M Knoles Elementary School offer ?
Thomas M Knoles Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Thomas M Knoles Elementary School part of?
Thomas M Knoles Elementary School is part of Flagstaff Unified District (4192) School District.

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Last Day: Early Release 12:45
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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