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Yuma Elementary District (4499) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 8,980 students in Yuma Elementary District (4499) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
51爆料s in Yuma Elementary District (4499) School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
19 Schools
2,497 Schools
# Students
8,980 Students
1,127,236 Students
# Teachers
478 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Yuma Elementary District (4499) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 613 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#388 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.66
# American Indian Students
63 Students
56,116 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
46 Students
35,991 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6,996 Students
539,586 Students
% Hispanic Students
78%
48%
# Black Students
115 Students
64,873 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
1,620 Students
378,219 Students
% White Students
18%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
4,020 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
133 Students
48,398 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
309
20,743
# Students in K Grade:
842
73,376
# Students in 1st Grade:
958
79,016
# Students in 2nd Grade:
972
82,765
# Students in 3rd Grade:
961
80,694
# Students in 4th Grade:
957
83,261
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,013
83,447
# Students in 6th Grade:
973
83,334
# Students in 7th Grade:
994
84,606
# Students in 8th Grade:
981
85,578
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
89,836
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
92,783
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
90,345
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
96,909
# Ungraded Students:
20
543
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,237 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,388. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,708 is less than the state median of $11,291. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$83 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$78 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,237
$11,388
Spending / Student
$8,708
$11,291
Best Yuma Elementary District (4499) School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dorothy Hall Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5777 E 45th Place
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-8300
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #22.
James D Price School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 Barranca Road Yuma Provi
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7730
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7730
Grades: PK-5
| 72 students
Rank: #33.
Alice Byrne Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
811 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7500
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #44.
Desert Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2350 S Avenue 7 1/2 E
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8600
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 827 students
Rank: #55.
Yuma District One Digital Learning Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
450 W 6th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-4394
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-4394
Grades: K-8
| 34 students
Rank: #66.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9943 S. 28th Street
Yuma, AZ 85367
(928) 502-8800
Yuma, AZ 85367
(928) 502-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 650 students
Rank: #77.
James B Rolle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2711 S Engler Ave
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8200
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8200
Grades: PK-6
| 530 students
Rank: #88.
Mary A Otondo Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2251 S Otondo Dr
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8500
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 829 students
Rank: #99.
Palmcroft Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 W Palmcroft Dr
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-8000
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #1010.
C W Mcgraw Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2345 S Arizona Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7700
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7700
Grades: PK-6
| 530 students
Rank: #1111.
O C Johnson School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W 12th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7900
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #1212.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1341 W 5th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7600
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7600
Grades: PK-6
| 307 students
Rank: #1313.
Ron Watson Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9851 E 28th St
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7400
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
Rank: #1414.
R Pete Woodard Jr High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2250 S 8th Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7200
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7200
Grades: 6-8
| 588 students
Rank: #1515.
Castle Dome Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2353 S Otondo Dr
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7300
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 917 students
Rank: #1616.
Roosevelt School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
550 W 5th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-8150
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-8150
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #1717.
Gila Vista Jr High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2245 S Arizona Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7100
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 509 students
Rank: #1818.
Pecan Grove Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 S 21st Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-8051
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-8051
Grades: PK-6
| 322 students
Rank: #1919.
Fourth Avenue Junior High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
450 S 4th Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7000
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7000
Grades: 6-8
| 356 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Yuma Elementary District (4499) School District?
Yuma Elementary District (4499) School District manages 19 public schools serving 8,980 students.
What is the rank of Yuma Elementary District (4499) School District?
Yuma Elementary District (4499) School District is ranked #379 out of 613 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Yuma Elementary District (4499) School District?
78% of Yuma Elementary District (4499) School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Yuma Elementary District (4499) School District?
Yuma Elementary District (4499) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Yuma Elementary District (4499) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,708 is less than the state median of $11,291. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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