Serving 27 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Yucca Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Yucca Elementary School's student population of 27 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
27 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Coyotes
School Rankings
Yucca Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yucca Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1022 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
Hispanic
15%
49%
White
78%
33%
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)66.7%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1022 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Yucca Elementary School?
27 students attend Yucca Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Yucca Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 7% 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 9:1, 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 Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Yucca Elementary School part of?
Yucca Elementary School is part of Yucca Elementary District (4377).
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