Top Rankings
Crane Elementary District (4501) 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 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,873 students in Crane Elementary District (4501). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
51爆料s in Crane Elementary District (4501) have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), 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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
5,873 Students
1,123,267 Students
# Teachers
278 Teachers
50,033 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Crane Elementary District (4501), which is ranked within the top 50% of all 601 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#273 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
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
1%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
85%
48%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
11%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,004 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,429. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,609 is less than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,004
$11,429
Spending / Student
$8,609
$11,331
Best Crane Elementary District (4501) 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gowan Science Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1020 W Avenue C
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 539-1200
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 539-1200
Gr: PK-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Mesquite Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4451 W. 28th Street
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-4100
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-4100
Gr: PK-6 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Pueblo Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2803 W 20th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3600
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3600
Gr: PK-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
H L Suverkrup Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1590 S Avenue C
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3500
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3500
Gr: PK-6 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Crane Ilearning Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4250 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3400
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Ronald Reagan Fundamental School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3200 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3700
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3700
Gr: PK-6 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Gary A. Knox Elementary 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
Gr: PK-6 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Crane Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4450 W 32nd St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3200
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2650 W 20th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3300
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
Salida Del Sol Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
910 S Avenue C
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-5600
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-5600
Gr: PK-6 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Valley Horizon Elementary 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
Gr: PK-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Crane Elementary District (4501)?
Crane Elementary District (4501) manages 12 public schools serving 5,873 students.
What is the rank of Crane Elementary District (4501)?
Crane Elementary District (4501) is ranked #290 out of 601 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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)?
85% of Crane Elementary District (4501) 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)?
Crane Elementary District (4501) has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Crane Elementary District (4501)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,609 is less than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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