Thomas M Knoles Elementary School

Summary:

Thomas M Knoles Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Flagstaff, Arizona, with a student population of around 490 students. The school is part of the Flagstaff Unified District, which is ranked 191 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Thomas M Knoles Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the Flagstaff Unified District and the state of Arizona in standardized test scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd grade proficiency rates were 29% in ELA and 34% in Math, compared to the district's 32% and 34%, and the state's 39% and 43%, respectively. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school performing relatively well for its Native American students but struggling with other subgroups like Hispanic students and students with special education needs.

The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 36.73% of students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the district average. Additionally, Thomas M Knoles Elementary School has a relatively low per-student spending of $8,541 in the 2021-2022 school year, which is lower than the district average, and a higher student-teacher ratio of 16:1 in 2022-2023, compared to the other nearby schools like Lura Kinsey Elementary and Eva Marshall Elementary. These factors may be contributing to the school's academic underperformance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4005 E Butler Ave
       Flagstaff, AZ  86004-7853


(928) 773-4120

District: Flagstaff Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
637th of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,541 Help


Students who attend Thomas M Knoles Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sinagua Middle School
High:    Coconino High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  428

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.4%
American Indian:
30.1%
Hispanic:
20.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.7% Help


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Compare Details Thomas M Knoles Elementary School ranks worse than 69.8% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Flagstaff Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Thomas M Knoles Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.4%), American Indian (30.1%), Hispanic (20.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomas M Knoles Elementary School is 13.3, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Flagstaff Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas M Knoles Elementary School is $8,541. 6 elementary schools in the Flagstaff Unified District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thomas M Knoles Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas M Knoles Elementary School 637th of 912 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Thomas M Knoles Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Flagstaff Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Flagstaff Unified District 201st of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thomas M Knoles Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Thomas M Knoles Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 81.47 176th 1062 83.4%
2010 80.40 200th 1090 81.7%
2011 73.66 283rd 1075 73.7%
2012 75.29 261st 1141 77.1%
2013 65.93 380th 1158 67.2%
2014 69.74 330th 1079 69.4%
2015 50.71 408th 955 57.3%
2016 65.18 353rd 1079 67.3%
2017 45.15 553rd 1106 50.0%
2018 60.36 412th 1109 62.8%
2019 42.88 542nd 1039 47.8%
2021 40.52 653rd 1226 46.7%
2022 31.54 620th 1000 38.0%
2023 40.38 669th 1245 46.3%
2024 24.50 637th 912 30.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Thomas M Knoles Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.09 746th 1027 27.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Thomas M Knoles Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.10 780th 975 20.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Thomas M Knoles Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.53 216th 417 48.2%
2021 36.07 737th 1201 38.6%
2023 18.62 770th 820 6.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thomas M Knoles Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.61 562nd 820 31.5%
2023 23.76 912th 1116 18.3%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Thomas M Knoles Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.86 29th 102 71.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Thomas M Knoles Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.26 379th 1023 63.0%
2019 47.25 423rd 862 50.9%
2021 44.36 604th 1219 50.5%
2022 14.11 751st 824 8.9%
2023 35.31 724th 1219 40.6%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Thomas M Knoles Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 30.18 91st 101 9.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Thomas M Knoles Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.35 488th 1032 52.7%
2019 28.02 574th 850 32.5%
2021 37.55 694th 1220 43.1%
2022 33.10 552nd 830 33.5%
2023 44.27 605th 1216 50.2%
2024 26.14 453rd 628 27.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Thomas M Knoles Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 68.48 152nd 620 75.5%
2022 24.67 217th 270 19.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thomas M Knoles Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.03 506th 911 44.5%
2021 27.20 903rd 1198 24.6%
2023 41.08 650th 1170 44.4%
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Rank History for Native American students at Thomas M Knoles Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.82 7th 62 88.7%
2021 38.68 370th 654 43.4%
2023 21.68 167th 219 23.7%
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Rank History for White students at Thomas M Knoles Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.86 303rd 720 57.9%
2019 36.42 403rd 595 32.3%
2021 42.62 674th 1161 41.9%
2022 32.20 596th 800 25.5%
2023 36.21 663rd 1024 35.3%
2024 23.82 403rd 486 17.1%
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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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by a parent
Thursday, July 6, 2017

Open Quote I've had three children go through Knoles. The school is increasingly diversified in ethnicity, which challenges the school to keep academic performance high despite the needs of a growing ELL population. My children have all done well at Knoles, and I appreciate the attention given to students' safety and academic and social growth. No school can be everything to every student or family, but I think Knoles was excellent for my children. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Thomas M Knoles Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 607 3 6 26 48 n/a n/a -49 641
1990 593 2 4 25 44 n/a n/a -49 619
1991 563 2 1 38 44 n/a n/a 39 687
1992 620 1 5 35 45 n/a n/a 0 706
1993 632 5 9 38 43 n/a n/a 0 727
1994 612 4 9 35 48 n/a n/a 0 708
1995 563 5 9 50 31 n/a n/a 0 658
1996 563 5 9 50 31 n/a n/a 0 658
1997 528 5 11 42 36 n/a n/a 0 622
1998 502 5 9 53 31 n/a n/a 0 600
1999 537 4 7 54 41 n/a n/a 0 643
2000 540 6 7 47 33 n/a n/a 0 633
2001 570 9 12 49 30 n/a n/a 0 670
2002 563 8 10 40 32 n/a n/a 0 653
2003 563 8 10 40 32 n/a n/a 0 653
2004 551 9 7 51 21 n/a n/a 0 639
2005 528 8 14 47 29 n/a n/a 0 626
2006 552 9 14 58 34 n/a n/a 0 667
2007 516 4 17 59 39 n/a n/a 0 635
2008 526 4 18 75 54 n/a n/a 0 677
2009 509 13 20 81 68 n/a n/a 0 691
2010 492 6 15 71 70 n/a n/a 0 654
2011 398 2 5 88 99 2 16 0 610
2012 387 7 5 94 85 2 15 0 595
2013 393 5 7 101 105 1 23 0 635
2014 381 11 9 102 114 0 24 0 641
2015 365 6 6 125 110 0 25 0 637
2016 359 4 9 129 104 0 27 0 632
2017 335 6 7 125 103 0 24 0 600
2018 332 3 12 131 97 0 30 0 605
2019 300 3 13 131 109 2 28 0 586
2020 289 2 11 132 120 2 29 0 585
2021 213 5 10 107 112 1 22 0 470
2022 215 3 7 109 107 0 22 0 463
2023 230 3 6 109 114 0 28 0 490
2024 177 5 5 87 129 0 25 0 428

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 Thomas M Knoles Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 641 25.0 25.6 n/a
1990 619 25.0 24.7 n/a
1991 687 28.0 24.5 n/a
1992 706 26.5 26.6 n/a
1993 727 26.5 27.4 n/a
1994 708 26.5 26.7 n/a
1995 658 31.3 21.0 n/a
1996 658 31.3 21.0 n/a
1997 622 31.8 19.6 n/a
1998 600 29.1 20.6 n/a
1999 643 30.6 21.0 n/a
2000 633 32.2 19.7 n/a
2001 670 33.4 20.1 n/a
2002 653 34.7 18.8 n/a
2003 653 34.7 18.8 n/a
2004 639 32.6 19.6 12.8
2005 626 31.3 20.0 14.7
2006 667 34.9 19.1 15.3
2007 635 33.1 19.2 11.7
2008 677 34.5 19.6 13.4
2009 691 34.4 20.1 16.1
2010 654 31.5 20.7 16.7
2011 610 31.5 19.3 25.4
2012 595 29.7 20.0 23.9
2013 635 31.5 20.1 31.8
2014 641 31.6 20.2 29.2
2015 637 32.0 19.9 31.4
2016 632 33.0 19.1 23.6
2017 600 31.0 19.3 36.2
2018 605 29.6 20.4 30.9
2019 586 30.0 19.5 31.9
2020 585 32.5 18.0 29.9
2021 470 33.0 14.2 n/a
2022 463 32.5 14.2 19.2
2023 490 30.5 16.0 36.7
2024 428 32.0 13.3 n/a

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 Thomas M Knoles Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 641 25.0 25.6 n/a
1990 619 25.0 24.7 n/a
1991 687 28.0 24.5 n/a
1992 706 26.5 26.6 n/a
1993 727 26.5 27.4 n/a
1994 708 26.5 26.7 n/a
1995 658 31.3 21.0 n/a
1996 658 31.3 21.0 n/a
1997 622 31.8 19.6 n/a
1998 600 29.1 20.6 n/a
1999 643 30.6 21.0 n/a
2000 633 32.2 19.7 n/a
2001 670 33.4 20.1 n/a
2002 653 34.7 18.8 n/a
2003 653 34.7 18.8 n/a
2004 639 32.6 19.6 12.8
2005 626 31.3 20.0 14.7
2006 667 34.9 19.1 15.3
2007 635 33.1 19.2 11.7
2008 677 34.5 19.6 13.4
2009 691 34.4 20.1 16.1
2010 654 31.5 20.7 16.7
2011 610 31.5 19.3 25.4
2012 595 29.7 20.0 23.9
2013 635 31.5 20.1 31.8
2014 641 31.6 20.2 29.2
2015 637 32.0 19.9 31.4
2016 632 33.0 19.1 23.6
2017 600 31.0 19.3 36.2
2018 605 29.6 20.4 30.9
2019 586 30.0 19.5 31.9
2020 585 32.5 18.0 29.9
2021 470 33.0 14.2 n/a
2022 463 32.5 14.2 19.2
2023 490 30.5 16.0 36.7
2024 428 32.0 13.3 n/a

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Thomas M Knoles Elementary School

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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 $821 (9.2%) $79 (0.9%) $1,720 (19.4%) $6,533 (73.6%) $1,443 (16.3%) $7,976 (89.9%) $8,876
2021 $968 (12.2%) $01 (0.0%) $1,938 (24.5%) $6,358 (80.3%) $590 (7.5%) $6,948 (87.7%) $7,918
2022 $1,062 (12.4%) $03 (0.0%) $2,128 (24.9%) $6,908 (80.9%) $567 (6.6%) $7,475 (87.5%) $8,541

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas M Knoles Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 542nd of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 669th of 1245 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students586490
 16.4%
African American33
American Indian109114
 4.6%
Asian136
 53.8%
Hispanic131109
 16.8%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White300230
 23.3%
Two or More Races2828
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.9%36.7%
 4.8%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 428 students attended Thomas M Knoles Elementary School.

Students at Thomas M Knoles Elementary School are 41% White, 30% American Indian, 20% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Thomas M Knoles Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sinagua Middle School
High : Coconino High School

Thomas M Knoles Elementary School ranks 637th of 912 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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