Serving 537 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 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- 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
School Overview
Gary A. Knox Elementary School's student population of 537 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
537 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
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
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
92%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
4%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gary A. Knox Elementary School's ranking?
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 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?
537 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, 4% of students are White, 2% 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 21:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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