Serving 582 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 35%). 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 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 582 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Gary A. Knox Elementary School's student population of 582 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
582 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Gary A. Knox Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gary A. Knox Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#1125 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
92%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
5%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Gary A. Knox Elementary School is ranked #1125 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Gary A. Knox Elementary School often compared to?
Gary A. Knox Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mesquite Elementary School, James B Rolle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Gary A. Knox Elementary School?
582 students attend Gary A. Knox Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Gary A. Knox Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gary A. Knox Elementary School?
Gary A. Knox Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gary A. Knox Elementary School offer ?
Gary A. Knox Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Gary A. Knox Elementary School part of?
Gary A. Knox Elementary School is part of Crane Elementary District (4501) School District.
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