Gary A. Knox Elementary School vs Mesquite Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gary A. Knox Elementary School
Yuma · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
528 students
Mesquite Elementary
Yuma · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
568 students
| Measure | Gary A. Knox Elementary School Yuma, Arizona | Mesquite Elementary Yuma, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #679 of 1,136 | #525 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #37482 of 50,301 | #30241 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 528 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 48% |
| city | Yuma | Yuma |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mesquite Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.6 vs 31.6).
- •Mesquite Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Mesquite Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 39%).
- •Gary A. Knox Elementary School does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 23.7).
- •Mesquite Elementary is the larger school with 568 students compared with 528.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gary A. Knox Elementary School better than Mesquite Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mesquite Elementary ranks higher (42.6 vs 31.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gary A. Knox Elementary School and Mesquite Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Yuma and Yuma in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gary A. Knox Elementary School: 528. Mesquite Elementary: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gary A. Knox Elementary School and Mesquite Elementary rank in Arizona?
Gary A. Knox Elementary School is 679th of 1,136 and Mesquite Elementary is 525th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).