Crane Elementary District (4501)

4250 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85364-4031
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Crane Elementary District (4501) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,727 students in Crane Elementary District (4501). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Crane Elementary District (4501) have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
5,727 Students
1,111,369 Students
# Teachers
263 Teachers
62,202 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Crane Elementary District (4501), which is ranked within the top 50% of all 602 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#273 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
28%
34%
35%
40%
20%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
85%
49%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
10%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,259 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,551. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,829 is less than the state median of $11,452. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,259
$11,551
Spending / Student
$8,829
$11,452

Best Crane Elementary District (4501) Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gowan Science Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1020 W Avenue C
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 539-1200
Gr: PK-8 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Mesquite Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4451 W. 28th Street
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-4100
Gr: PK-6 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Pueblo Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2803 W 20th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3600
Gr: PK-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
H L Suverkrup Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1590 S Avenue C
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3500
Gr: PK-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Crane Ilearning Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4250 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3400
Gr: PK-8
Rank: #66.
Ronald Reagan Fundamental School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3700
Gr: PK-6 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Gary A. Knox Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2926 S 21st Dr
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-5500
Gr: PK-6 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Crane Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4450 W 32nd St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2650 W 20th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1010.
Salida Del Sol Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
910 S Avenue C
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-5600
Gr: PK-6 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Valley Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4501 W 20th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-4000
Gr: PK-6 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
2926 S 21st Dr
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3949
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Crane Elementary District (4501)?
Crane Elementary District (4501) manages 12 public schools serving 5,727 students.
What is the rank of Crane Elementary District (4501)?
Crane Elementary District (4501) is ranked #288 out of 602 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Crane Elementary District (4501)?
85% of Crane Elementary District (4501) students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Crane Elementary District (4501)?
Crane Elementary District (4501) has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Crane Elementary District (4501)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,829 is less than the state median of $11,452. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 5,727 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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