Serving 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Palmcroft 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 34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (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 90% 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-5
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Palmcroft Elementary School's student population of 467 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
Palmcroft Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palmcroft Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#941 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
83%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
10%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Palmcroft Elementary School is ranked #941 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Palmcroft Elementary School often compared to?
Palmcroft Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alice Byrne Elementary School, Mary A Otondo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Palmcroft Elementary School?
467 students attend Palmcroft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Palmcroft Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palmcroft Elementary School?
Palmcroft Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Palmcroft Elementary School offer ?
Palmcroft Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Palmcroft Elementary School part of?
Palmcroft Elementary School is part of Yuma Elementary District (4499) School District.
In what neighborhood is Palmcroft Elementary School located?
Palmcroft Elementary School is located in the Palmcroft Estates neighborhood of Yuma, AZ.
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