Serving 178 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grand Canyon Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Grand Canyon, AZ, covering approximately 517.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 12.6 miles and the furthest edge located 23.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grand Canyon Elementary School's student population of 178 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
178 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1911
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grand Canyon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Canyon Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1153 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
25%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
33%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
38%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.9%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 22-year historical data
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 #1153 out of 1,921 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 34% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Grand Canyon Elementary School?
178 students attend Grand Canyon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Grand Canyon Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grand Canyon Elementary School?
Grand Canyon Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grand Canyon Elementary School part of?
Grand Canyon Elementary School is part of Grand Canyon Unified District (4194).
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