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C W Mcgraw Elementary School vs. Gary A. Knox Elementary School

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School Overview

School
C W Mcgraw Elementary School
2345 S Arizona Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Gary A. Knox Elementary School
2926 S 21st Dr
Yuma, AZ 85364
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, C W Mcgraw 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 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 537 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Gary A. Knox 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 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
530 students
537 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at C W Mcgraw Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gary A. Knox Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at C W Mcgraw Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gary A. Knox Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at C W Mcgraw Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gary A. Knox Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at C W Mcgraw Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Yuma Elementary District (4499) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gary A. Knox Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Crane Elementary District (4501) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#924 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
#1075 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of C W Mcgraw Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gary A. Knox Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
33%
(Top 50% in AZ)
24%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at C W Mcgraw Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Yuma Elementary District (4499) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gary A. Knox Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Crane Elementary District (4501) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
32%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
32%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at C W Mcgraw Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Yuma Elementary District (4499) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gary A. Knox Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Crane Elementary District (4501) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of C W Mcgraw Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Gary A. Knox Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
2
13
Kindergarten Students
66
60
Grade 1 Students
87
58
Grade 2 Students
100
85
Grade 3 Students
95
67
Grade 4 Students
91
82
Grade 5 Students
85
83
Grade 6 Students
-
88
Ungraded Students
4
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at C W Mcgraw Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Yuma Elementary District (4499) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Gary A. Knox Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Crane Elementary District (4501) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at C W Mcgraw Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Yuma Elementary District (4499) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gary A. Knox Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Crane Elementary District (4501) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
86%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at C W Mcgraw Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Yuma Elementary District (4499) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gary A. Knox Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Crane Elementary District (4501) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at C W Mcgraw Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Yuma Elementary District (4499) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gary A. Knox Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Crane Elementary District (4501) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
9%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at C W Mcgraw Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Yuma Elementary District (4499) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gary A. Knox Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Crane Elementary District (4501) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at C W Mcgraw Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Yuma Elementary District (4499) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gary A. Knox Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Crane Elementary District (4501) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.25
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of C W Mcgraw Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Yuma Elementary District (4499) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gary A. Knox Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Crane Elementary District (4501) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at C W Mcgraw Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Yuma Elementary District (4499) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gary A. Knox Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Crane Elementary District (4501) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
15%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at C W Mcgraw Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Yuma Elementary District (4499) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gary A. Knox Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Crane Elementary District (4501) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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