Crane Elementary District (4501)

YUMA, Arizona — 11 schools

6,077
Total Enrollment
11
Schools
$9,952
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Crane Elementary District (4501) operates 11 public schools serving 6,077 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 9 other, 2 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 5,742 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Yuma County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,952 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 14.7% local, 57.7% state, and 27.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $47,396 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 28/100, ranked #277 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 582.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 57.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 86.2% Hispanic or Latino, 9.3% White, 1.1% Asian across the district's schools.

Crane Elementary District (4501) school enrollment varies 54× across entities

Crane Elementary District (4501) school enrollment ranges from 15 students (lowest) to 816 students (highest), a spread of 801 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Crane Elementary District (4501) has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 55.7% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Crane Elementary District (4501) student-counselor ratio is 583:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Crane Elementary District (4501) chronic absenteeism rate is 57.3% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

27.7%
Federal
57.7%
State
14.7%
Local

Funding Equity

28
Equity Score
277 / 439
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Yuma County county, where this district is located.

$1,046
Studio/mo
$1,053
1 BR/mo
$1,382
2 BR/mo
$1,892
3 BR/mo
$2,318
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$47,396
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 11 schools in Crane Elementary District (4501).

White 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 86.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 1.6%
Other 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

582.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
57.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Crane Elementary District (4501)

School Enrollment
Gowan Science Academy
816
Centennial Middle School
646
Pueblo Elementary School
598
Salida Del Sol Elementary
588
Mesquite Elementary
568
Crane Middle School
554
Gary a. Knox Elementary School
528
H L Suverkrup Elementary School
502
Ronald Reagan Fundamental School
467
Valley Horizon Elementary School
460
Crane Ilearning Academy
15

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Crane Elementary District (4501)?

Crane Elementary District (4501) has 11 schools, including 9 other, 2 middle. Total enrollment is 6,077 students.

How much does Crane Elementary District (4501) spend per student?

Crane Elementary District (4501) spends $9,952 per student. The district has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #277 in Arizona.

What is the average teacher salary in Crane Elementary District (4501)?

The average teacher salary in Crane Elementary District (4501) is $47,396 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Crane Elementary District (4501)?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Yuma County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Crane Elementary District (4501)?

Crane Elementary District (4501) students are 86.2% Hispanic or Latino, 9.3% White, 1.1% Asian, 0.8% African American, averaged across 11 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Crane Elementary District (4501)?

Crane Elementary District (4501) has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #277 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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