Serving 502 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, H L Suverkrup Elementary School ranks in the top 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 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: H L Suverkrup Elementary School serves the southeast part of Yuma, AZ, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 4.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located around 4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
H L Suverkrup Elementary School's student population of 502 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
502 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
H L Suverkrup Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H L Suverkrup Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#808 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
88%
49%
Black
n/a
6%
White
9%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.6%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H L Suverkrup Elementary School's ranking?
H L Suverkrup Elementary School is ranked #808 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are H L Suverkrup Elementary School often compared to?
H L Suverkrup Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ronald Reagan Fundamental School, Gowan Science Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend H L Suverkrup Elementary School?
502 students attend H L Suverkrup Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of H L Suverkrup Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of H L Suverkrup Elementary School?
H L Suverkrup Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does H L Suverkrup Elementary School offer ?
H L Suverkrup Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is H L Suverkrup Elementary School part of?
H L Suverkrup Elementary School is part of Crane Elementary District (4501).
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