- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yuma, AZ
Gowan Science Academy
Federal NCES profile for Gowan Science Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040240003323
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gowan Science Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Arizona schools.
- #3 of 21
- schools in Yuma · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.3:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 12.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gowan Science Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gowan Science Academy ranks #3 of 21 schools in Yuma, AZ.
School address
District: Crane Elementary District (4501) · Arizona
NCES ID 040240003323 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Gowan Science Academy held near 772 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 040240003323 · Yuma, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
816 enr · 26.3:1 · 12.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Centennial Middle School (646 students)
Gowan Science Academy held near 772 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Gowan Science Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gowan Science Academy
816 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle School
646 students
- Pueblo Element
Pueblo Elementary School
598 students
- Salida Del Sol
Salida Del Sol Elementary
588 students
- Mesquite Eleme
Mesquite Elementary
568 students
- Crane Middle S
Crane Middle School
554 students
What this shows Gowan Science Academy reports 816 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gowan Science Academy compares
Gowan Science Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.3:1 | ▲ 55% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.9% | ▼ 73% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 816 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.3:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
816
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.3:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 96% in Arizona - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,261
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.0%
White 24.1%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Gowan Science Academy is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Crane Elementary District (4501) reports $10,261 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gowan Science Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pueblo Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salida Del Sol Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mesquite Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crane Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gowan Science Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools in Yuma
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sunrise Elementary School
Standard public school
655 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Dorothy Hall Elementary
Standard public school
601 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Mesquite Elementary
Standard public school
568 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
James D Price School
Standard public school
63 students 9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~816 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gowan Science Academy
How many students attend Gowan Science Academy?
Gowan Science Academy has 816 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yuma, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 738 (2022-23) → 772 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gowan Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gowan Science Academy is 26.3:1, which is 55% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gowan Science Academy?
12.9% of students at Gowan Science Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gowan Science Academy?
The largest demographic group at Gowan Science Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment, in Yuma, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gowan Science Academy?
Gowan Science Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gowan Science Academy rank among schools in Yuma?
By Resource Investment Index, Gowan Science Academy ranks #3 of 21 schools in Yuma, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Yuma on the city page.
What other schools are in Crane Elementary District (4501)?
Besides Gowan Science Academy, Crane Elementary District (4501) also operates Centennial Middle School (646 students), Pueblo Elementary School (598 students), and Salida Del Sol Elementary (588 students). See the Crane Elementary District (4501) district page for the complete list.