Serving 190 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Grand Canyon 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grand Canyon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Grand Canyon Elementary School's student population of 190 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grand Canyon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Canyon Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1125 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
19%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
40%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
36%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Canyon Elementary School's ranking?
Grand Canyon Elementary School is ranked #1125 out of 1,854 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Grand Canyon Elementary School?
190 students attend Grand Canyon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Grand Canyon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 3% 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 Grand Canyon Elementary School?
Grand Canyon Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grand Canyon Elementary School offer ?
Grand Canyon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Grand Canyon Elementary School part of?
Grand Canyon Elementary School is part of Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) School District.
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