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Yarnell Elementary School

Elementary School · Yarnell Elementary District (4485) · Peeples Valley, AZ

An elementary school in Peeples Valley, AZ where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.

18912 W HAYS RANCH RD, Peeples Valley, AZ 86332

  • Math 30% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2022)
  • 4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)1% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+29.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio4:1
District spending per student$43,355
Chronic Absenteeism45%

Students at Yarnell Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 1%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 30% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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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The neighborhood

Where Yarnell 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average276/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$46,420

Median home value

$189,900

Median rent

$647/mo

College educated

14.8%

Homeownership

87.9%

Poverty rate

20.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86332; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Yarnell Elementary District (4485)

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$43,355NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Yarnell Elementary School is listed in Yarnell Elementary District (4485); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Yarnell Elementary School

Yarnell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Peeples Valley, AZ, part of Yarnell Elementary District (4485), serving approximately 40 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,021 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Yarnell Elementary School

What grades does Yarnell Elementary School serve?

Yarnell Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Yarnell Elementary School?

Yarnell Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Yarnell Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Yarnell Elementary School is 4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Yarnell Elementary School rank in AZ?

Yarnell Elementary School ranks #1,021 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Yarnell Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Yarnell Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Yarnell Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Yarnell Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Yarnell Elementary School a charter school?

No, Yarnell Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Yarnell Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Yarnell Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
40
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Yavapai County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.0%
Area population (ZIP 86332)
2,193
Area median age
58.9
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 86332; 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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