Gwyneth Ham Elementary School serves 474 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 62% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 67% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
474 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)62%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)67%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
75%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
20%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
99%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
99%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
How many students attend Gwyneth Ham Elementary School?
474 students attend Gwyneth Ham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Gwyneth Ham Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gwyneth Ham Elementary School?
Gwyneth Ham Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gwyneth Ham Elementary School offer ?
Gwyneth Ham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gwyneth Ham Elementary School part of?
Gwyneth Ham Elementary School is part of Yuma Elementary District (4499) School District.
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