Serving 42 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Yarnell 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Yarnell Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Kirkland, AZ, covering approximately 82.7 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 8.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yarnell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Yarnell Elementary School's student population of 42 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 400% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
42 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'Cool, Kind, and Confident Kids'
School Rankings
Yarnell 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 Yarnell Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#1216 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
26%
49%
Black
2%
6%
White
72%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.9%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Nighthawks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yarnell Elementary School's ranking?
Yarnell Elementary School is ranked #1216 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Yarnell Elementary School often compared to?
Yarnell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kirkland Elementary School, Willow Creek Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Yarnell Elementary School?
42 students attend Yarnell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Yarnell Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yarnell Elementary School?
Yarnell Elementary School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Yarnell Elementary School offer ?
Yarnell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Yarnell Elementary School part of?
Yarnell Elementary School is part of Yarnell Elementary District (4485).
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