Below Average
#1734 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Pecan Grove Elementary School
Elementary School · Yuma Elementary District (4499) · Yuma, AZ
A Yuma Elementary District (4499) elementary school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
600 S 21ST AVE, Yuma, AZ 85364
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pecan Grove Elementary School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Pecan Grove Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,686/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Yuma), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,497
Median home value
$204,300
Median rent
$963/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
59.1%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85364; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immaculate Conception Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| George Washington Carver Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 307 | Compare → |
| O C Johnson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 367 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 263 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Yuma Elementary District (4499)
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #17 of 19
- District spending per student
- $10,416NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pecan Grove Elementary School is listed in Yuma Elementary District (4499); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pecan Grove Elementary School
Pecan Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school in Yuma, AZ, part of Yuma Elementary District (4499), serving approximately 322 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,734 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pecan Grove Elementary School
What grades does Pecan Grove Elementary School serve?
Pecan Grove Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Pecan Grove Elementary School?
Pecan Grove Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pecan Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pecan Grove Elementary School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pecan Grove Elementary School rank in AZ?
Pecan Grove Elementary School ranks #1,734 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Pecan Grove Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pecan Grove Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pecan Grove Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pecan Grove Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pecan Grove Elementary School a charter school?
No, Pecan Grove Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pecan Grove Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Pecan Grove Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 322
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Yuma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.4%
- Phone
- (928) 502-8051
- Area population (ZIP 85364)
- 72,125
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85364; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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