Gary A. Knox Elementary School

www.craneschools.org/garyaknoxelementaryschool_home.aspx

582 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Gary A. Knox Elementary School, located in Yuma, Arizona, is a prominent institution within the Crane Elementary School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and community engagement. By emphasizing fundamental skills and providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for success in their future academic endeavors and beyond.

Beyond its core educational offerings, Gary A. Knox Elementary places a strong value on creating a collaborative atmosphere involving students, teachers, and families. The school utilizes its digital presence to keep the community informed about academic initiatives, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide programs. With a commitment to inclusivity and personal growth, the school serves as a cornerstone of the local community, striving to empower its students to become responsible and well-rounded citizens.

582

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gary A. Knox Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	533
Black	7
Asian	3
Two or More	3
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
533 (91.6 %)
White
32 (5.5 %)
Black
7 (1.2 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
Two or More
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Crane Elementary District (4501)
Phone:	(928)373-5500
Website:	http://www.craneschools.org/garyaknoxelementaryschool_home.aspx
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	582
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 37

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 85

Grade 6 80