Knox Gifted Academy

Summary:

Knox Gifted Academy is an exceptional elementary school in Chandler, Arizona that serves students from pre-kindergarten to 6th grade. With consistently high academic performance, this school has been ranked among the top elementary schools in the state for several years, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Knox Gifted Academy significantly outperforms the Chandler Unified District and the state of Arizona in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 85% of 3rd graders, 98% of 4th graders, 95% of 5th graders, and 96% of 6th graders scored proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 55%, 61%, 52%, and 62% respectively for the Chandler Unified District. The school also ranks among the top in Arizona for the performance of various student subgroups. Additionally, Knox Gifted Academy has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting it serves a relatively affluent student population.

Compared to nearby schools such as San Marcos Elementary, Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary, John M Andersen Elementary, and Galveston Elementary, Knox Gifted Academy's academic performance is significantly higher, with proficiency rates that are 30-60 percentage points better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. This difference is likely due to a combination of factors, including higher spending per student, lower student-teacher ratios, and a focus on gifted and talented education.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 700 W Orchid Ln
       Chandler, AZ  85225-6516


(480) 812-6100

District: Chandler Unified District #80

SchoolDigger Rank:
3rd of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,979 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  672

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
50.4%
White:
30.4%
Hispanic:
10.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.8% Help


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Compare Details Knox Gifted Academy ranks better than 99.7% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 2nd among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Chandler Unified District #80. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (50.4%), White (30.4%), Hispanic (10.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 5.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Knox Gifted Academy is 18.4. 26 elementary schools in the Chandler Unified District #80 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Knox Gifted Academy is $6,979. 27 elementary schools in the Chandler Unified District #80 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Knox Gifted Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Knox Gifted Academy 3rd of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Knox Gifted Academy in the ranking list.)

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Chandler Unified District #80:

SchoolDigger ranks Chandler Unified District #80 94th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Knox Gifted Academy

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Rank History for all students at Knox Gifted Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 52.35 506th 1062 52.4%
2010 45.96 583rd 1090 46.5%
2011 34.00 734th 1075 31.7%
2012 71.10 314th 1141 72.5%
2013 79.03 201st 1158 82.6%
2014 88.52 90th 1079 91.7%
2015 99.37 2nd 955 99.8%
2016 98.96 2nd 1079 99.8%
2017 99.23 1st 1106 99.9%
2018 99.07 1st 1109 99.9%
2019 99.01 2nd 1039 99.8%
2021 99.60 1st 1226 99.9%
2022 98.90 1st 1000 99.9%
2023 99.62 1st 1245 99.9%
2024 99.11 3rd 904 99.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Knox Gifted Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.41 2nd 1027 99.8%
2023 91.56 13th 617 97.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Knox Gifted Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.39 4th 1201 99.7%
2022 81.33 27th 145 81.4%
2023 97.51 6th 820 99.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Knox Gifted Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 84.10 65th 618 89.5%
2023 99.55 1st 1116 99.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Knox Gifted Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.52 1st 1023 99.9%
2019 98.08 2nd 862 99.8%
2021 99.32 1st 1219 99.9%
2022 97.57 1st 824 99.9%
2023 99.15 1st 1219 99.9%
2024 97.59 5th 593 99.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Knox Gifted Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.09 1st 1032 99.9%
2019 98.61 2nd 850 99.8%
2021 99.49 1st 1220 99.9%
2022 98.59 1st 830 99.9%
2023 99.60 1st 1216 99.9%
2024 98.91 2nd 609 99.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Knox Gifted Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.73 1st 27 96.3%
2021 84.97 25th 620 96.0%
2022 98.03 1st 270 99.6%
2023 97.95 1st 316 99.7%
2024 81.80 4th 28 85.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Knox Gifted Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.01 1st 895 99.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Knox Gifted Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.76 1st 1198 99.9%
2022 98.14 2nd 716 99.7%
2023 98.53 6th 1170 99.5%
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Rank History for White students at Knox Gifted Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.91 2nd 720 99.7%
2019 96.39 2nd 595 99.7%
2021 96.40 2nd 1161 99.8%
2022 94.58 5th 800 99.4%
2023 96.75 2nd 1024 99.8%
2024 93.30 11th 477 97.7%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.3)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, September 3, 2021

Open Quote The teachers and staff are wonderful. They really understand how to work with the kids to bring the best out of them. Our kids love their teachers and the challenging projects they work on. Highly recommend this school. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, June 24, 2019

Open Quote My son and my family are discriminated by school administrator. Will comment more later. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Open Quote My son is in his fourth year at KGA, and we are so grateful for this school! He has learned so much while having an incredible time, and he has really come out of his shell. The interpersonal and critical thinking skills he has developed are incredible! I wish my older boys could have had such a fantastic elementary school experience. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, September 18, 2016

Open Quote My child loved the learning opportunities there. She was happy that she could finally use her brain and ideas. Two of my children have gone there and they were very prepared for Junioh High and beyond. Great curriculum, fantastic teachers and involved staff. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, December 3, 2015

Open Quote As the parent of two students at KGA we are very pleased with the attentiveness to the individual needs of each student. Our son is easily distracted and they have provided amazing accommodations, recommendations and resources to help. Gifted kids can sometimes be quirky but in an environment of their peers they don't feel so odd. Their philosophy of teaching the students through projects provides the opportunity for a depth of learning that is unparalleled and helps the kids stay engaged rather than becoming bored with tedious repetitive work. This school is an excellent fit for the gifted mind. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Open Quote I'm a parent of a child who goes to this school, and from my experience they deserve this ranking. The teachers are SPECTACULAR and the kids come to school everyday ready to learn!! This is a school that works hard everyday and is prepared. You will never see kids so excited to wake up every day and WANT to come to school. The principal and teachers have a bond wit the kids like no other. They listen to the kids and understand what they need help on but they don't hold the kids back they let the kids explore their limits and go beyond them. They push the kids to the type of level where they don't want to only go for the low-hanging fruit but the ones out of reach. They have the kids so ready for middle school when they get there it a piece of cake. Like I said before, this school deserved this first place ranking!!! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Open Quote Knox Elementary is now Knox Gifted Academy (KGA), CUSD Gifted/CATS program. My son has been there since first year of repurposing. He has excelled and accomplished so much more than in regular schools. He enjoyed KGA and the ability and capability to learn so much more. To actually have his brain challenged. The teachers kept him involved and constantly challenged. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Knox Gifted Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 578 31 8 81 4 n/a n/a -125 577
1989 490 23 4 72 4 n/a n/a 27 620
1990 538 23 10 88 3 n/a n/a 33 695
1991 585 18 12 100 8 n/a n/a 2 725
1992 553 19 10 114 11 n/a n/a 0 707
1993 549 26 8 134 22 n/a n/a 0 739
1994 514 30 13 158 13 n/a n/a 0 728
1995 407 33 1 195 15 n/a n/a 0 651
1996 407 33 1 195 15 n/a n/a 0 651
1997 400 32 1 208 10 n/a n/a 0 651
1998 395 34 5 235 19 n/a n/a 0 688
1999 361 31 9 259 18 n/a n/a 0 678
2000 346 38 16 265 11 n/a n/a 0 676
2001 291 30 17 303 7 n/a n/a 0 648
2004 222 32 18 356 16 n/a n/a 0 644
2005 216 27 12 334 14 n/a n/a 0 603
2006 168 32 18 323 13 n/a n/a 0 554
2007 143 23 10 322 13 n/a n/a 0 511
2008 117 20 16 339 13 n/a n/a 0 505
2009 108 24 20 358 17 n/a n/a 0 527
2010 121 29 14 347 20 n/a n/a 0 531
2011 93 27 10 320 20 0 0 0 470
2012 219 27 64 371 20 1 5 0 707
2013 247 20 117 252 14 0 3 0 653
2014 259 14 163 171 8 1 15 0 631
2015 248 14 190 60 4 1 15 0 532
2016 354 18 215 98 3 0 28 0 716
2017 388 16 235 79 3 0 33 0 754
2018 313 9 259 57 4 1 27 0 670
2019 300 7 288 58 4 0 35 0 692
2020 294 6 301 46 2 0 44 0 693
2021 247 4 304 59 2 0 43 0 659
2022 212 7 319 62 3 0 43 0 646
2023 204 9 339 71 0 0 49 0 672

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Knox Gifted Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 577 32.3 17.8 n/a
1989 620 28.0 22.1 n/a
1990 695 32.5 21.3 n/a
1991 725 34.5 21.0 n/a
1992 707 34.0 20.7 n/a
1993 739 34.7 21.3 n/a
1994 728 33.1 22.0 n/a
1995 651 33.5 19.4 n/a
1996 651 33.5 19.4 n/a
1997 651 33.7 19.3 n/a
1998 688 33.7 20.4 n/a
1999 678 31.7 21.4 n/a
2000 676 34.3 19.7 n/a
2001 648 34.9 18.6 n/a
2004 644 28.6 22.5 71.3
2005 603 34.6 17.4 99.5
2006 554 29.0 19.1 76.2
2007 511 31.0 16.5 61.6
2008 505 28.8 17.5 57.6
2009 527 30.8 17.1 71.5
2010 531 31.2 16.9 75.9
2011 470 30.7 15.2 69.6
2012 707 39.1 18.0 52.9
2013 653 37.1 17.6 42.6
2014 631 31.0 20.3 27.7
2015 532 27.0 19.7 10.3
2016 716 37.0 19.3 10.6
2017 754 39.2 19.2 9
2018 670 35.1 19.0 4.9
2019 692 37.1 18.6 5.8
2020 693 36.5 18.9 3.8
2021 659 24.7 26.6 n/a
2022 646 34.7 18.6 1.2
2023 672 36.5 18.4 5.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Knox Gifted Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 577 32.3 17.8 n/a
1989 620 28.0 22.1 n/a
1990 695 32.5 21.3 n/a
1991 725 34.5 21.0 n/a
1992 707 34.0 20.7 n/a
1993 739 34.7 21.3 n/a
1994 728 33.1 22.0 n/a
1995 651 33.5 19.4 n/a
1996 651 33.5 19.4 n/a
1997 651 33.7 19.3 n/a
1998 688 33.7 20.4 n/a
1999 678 31.7 21.4 n/a
2000 676 34.3 19.7 n/a
2001 648 34.9 18.6 n/a
2004 644 28.6 22.5 71.3
2005 603 34.6 17.4 99.5
2006 554 29.0 19.1 76.2
2007 511 31.0 16.5 61.6
2008 505 28.8 17.5 57.6
2009 527 30.8 17.1 71.5
2010 531 31.2 16.9 75.9
2011 470 30.7 15.2 69.6
2012 707 39.1 18.0 52.9
2013 653 37.1 17.6 42.6
2014 631 31.0 20.3 27.7
2015 532 27.0 19.7 10.3
2016 716 37.0 19.3 10.6
2017 754 39.2 19.2 9
2018 670 35.1 19.0 4.9
2019 692 37.1 18.6 5.8
2020 693 36.5 18.9 3.8
2021 659 24.7 26.6 n/a
2022 646 34.7 18.6 1.2
2023 672 36.5 18.4 5.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Knox Gifted Academy

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $6,152 (81.6%) $643 (8.5%) $12,947 (171.8%) $389 (5.2%) $353 (4.7%) $743 (9.9%) $7,538
2020 $191 (3.1%) $02 (0.0%) $385 (6.2%) $5,646 (90.2%) $418 (6.7%) $6,063 (96.9%) $6,257
2021 $160 (2.5%) $49 (0.8%) $370 (5.8%) $5,396 (84.7%) $766 (12.0%) $6,163 (96.7%) $6,372
2022 $600 (8.6%) $86 (1.2%) $1,286 (18.4%) $5,910 (84.7%) $383 (5.5%) $6,293 (90.2%) $6,979

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Knox Gifted Academy

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2nd of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 1st of 1245 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students692672
 2.9%
African American79
 28.6%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian288339
 17.7%
Hispanic5871
 22.4%
Pacific Islander00
White300204
 32%
Two or More Races3549
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.8%5.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Knox Gifted Academy

In the 2022-23 school year, 672 students attended Knox Gifted Academy.

Yes! Knox Gifted Academy is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 3rd of 904 Arizona elementary schools.

Students at Knox Gifted Academy are 50% Asian, 30% White, 11% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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