YARNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Yarnell Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Yarnell Elementary District (4485) school district, located in Peeples Valley, AZ with about 46 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 4 teachers, Yarnell Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Yarnell Elementary School, located in Peeples Valley, Arizona, serves as a central educational hub for its rural community. As a small district school, it emphasizes a close-knit learning environment that caters to students in the surrounding Yarnell and Peeples Valley areas. The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal character, utilizing its small class sizes to provide individualized attention that helps students build a strong foundational education in a supportive, community-focused setting.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the unique needs of its student body while adhering to state educational standards. Beyond traditional core subjects, the district focuses on maintaining a safe and engaging campus atmosphere that encourages active participation and collaboration. For parents and community members, the school serves as a vital resource, often acting as a focal point for local involvement and the ongoing development of the region's youth.

For more information, contact Yarnell Elementary School at (928) 427-3347 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.