Serving 40 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Yarnell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yarnell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Yarnell Elementary School's student population of 40 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 175% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Yarnell 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 Yarnell Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#1062 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
28%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
70%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yarnell Elementary School's ranking?
Yarnell Elementary School is ranked #1062 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Yarnell Elementary School?
40 students attend Yarnell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Yarnell Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yarnell Elementary School?
Yarnell Elementary School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Yarnell Elementary School offer ?
Yarnell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Yarnell Elementary School part of?
Yarnell Elementary School is part of Yarnell Elementary District (4485) School District.
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