Enrollment
816
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.3:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+55% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gowan Science Academy compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gowan Science Academy
Gowan Science Academy is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Yuma, Arizona, enrolling 816 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.3:1 is larger than about 96% of Arizona schools and 55% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.9% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the Arizona average.
Enrollment of 816 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 211 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #55.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and White (24%) (diversity index 48/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Crane Elementary District (4501) spends $8,920 per pupil, 32% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Yuma's public schools, it stands alongside Sunrise Elementary School (655 students): Gowan Science Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.3:1 vs 21.1:1).
Crane Elementary District (4501) also operates Centennial Middle School (646 students) and Pueblo Elementary School (598 students) alongside Gowan Science Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gowan Science Academy compares
Gowan Science Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,920
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crane Elementary District (4501), which includes Gowan Science Academy.
$8,920
Per student
-32%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.7%
State 57.7%
Federal 27.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~816 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Gowan Science Academy a good school?
Gowan Science Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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