Alice Byrne Elementary School

811 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Alice Byrne Elementary School serves 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Alice Byrne Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Alice Byrne Elementary School's student population of 315 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
315 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Alice Byrne Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Alice Byrne Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#683 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
76%
47%
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Black
2%
6%
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White
19%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.39
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Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alice Byrne Elementary School's ranking?
Alice Byrne Elementary School is ranked #683 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Alice Byrne Elementary School?
315 students attend Alice Byrne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Alice Byrne Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alice Byrne Elementary School?
Alice Byrne Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alice Byrne Elementary School offer ?
Alice Byrne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Alice Byrne Elementary School part of?
Alice Byrne Elementary School is part of Yuma Elementary District (4499) School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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