Gowan Science Academy

As a large elementary campus in YUMA, Arizona, Gowan Science Academy teaches 816 students from grades pre-K through 8, overseen by Crane Elementary District (4501). That puts it 81% larger than the typical public school in Arizona, which averages around 451 students.

Crane Elementary District (4501) runs 10 schools in total, collectively educating 5,727 students. Gowan Science Academy is one of those campuses.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Gowan Science Academy lists that Hispanic students make up the majority at 68%. Beyond that, the school shows 24% White, 4% Asian, 2% multiracial. Compared to Yuma County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Gowan Science Academy shows 32 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 25.9:1. The state averages around 17.0:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

In the broader community, Yuma County reports that median household income runs about $62,876, 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 13%. Gowan Science Academy is one of 89 public schools in Yuma County (combined enrollment of about 38,800 students).

The closest other public school is Salida Del Sol Elementary, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies an inner-city site.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Gowan Science Academy has edged up 100%, going from 407 students in 2018 to 816 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 46% to 24% across the same window. Class-load math has pulled in: from 27.1:1 in 2018 to 25.9:1 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, members of the Gowan Science Academy community share and discuss open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.