Serving 39 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Yucca Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yucca Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Yucca Elementary School's student population of 39 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Yucca Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yucca Elementary School is 0.42, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#503 out of 1854 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
74%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yucca Elementary School's ranking?
Yucca Elementary School is ranked #503 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Yucca Elementary School?
39 students attend Yucca Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Yucca Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yucca Elementary School?
Yucca Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Yucca Elementary School offer ?
Yucca Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Yucca Elementary School part of?
Yucca Elementary School is part of Yucca Elementary District (4377) School District.
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