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Gary A. Knox Elementary School

2926 S 21ST DR, YUMA, AZ 85364

Ranked 181 of 246 in Arizona

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Gary A. Knox Elementary School

2926 S 21ST DR, YUMA, AZ 85364

Ranked 181 of 246 in Arizona

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About Gary A. Knox Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 24%
Reading 32%
State average proficiency is 24% in Math and 32% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
537
Total Students
$58779
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 5.5%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 91.6%
Black 1.2%
Two+ Races 1%
Native Am. 1%
White
5.5%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
91.6%
Black
1.2%
Two+ Races
1%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 537
49.8%
267 Female
50.2%
270 Male

Student Population

537 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

639 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Gary A. Knox Elementary School Contact Information

Address

2926 S 21ST DR, YUMA, AZ 85364

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Phone

(928) 373-5500

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TOP 181 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Gary A. Knox Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM to 3:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

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Latest News

Educators at the school, Angela Rico and Elizabeth Colton, were named 2025 Department of Defense STEM Ambassadors, reflecting the school’s strong emphasis on STEM education and professional growth.

FAQ

Q1: What unique programs does Gary A. Knox Elementary offer to help students learn more?

Ans. The school offers enrichment programs in art, music, and physical education, along with technology-based learning activities integrated into classrooms.

Q2: Are there any clubs or activities at the school after school?

Ans. Yes, students can join clubs like the student council, robotics, and reading clubs.

Q3: What does the school do to help students who need help with their studies?

Ans. Knox Elementary has specialists who work with small groups of students to help them with reading and maths.

Q4: Are there ways for families to get involved?

Ans. Families can get involved through the PTO, volunteer opportunities, and family events that happen during the school year.

Q5: What kinds of technology do students have access to?

Ans. The school gives students Chromebooks to use in class and lets them use online learning platforms to help them learn more.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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