Yuma Elementary District (4499) School District

4th Ave And 6th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Yuma Elementary District (4499) School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), 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
2,476 Schools
# Students
8,980 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
478 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Yuma Elementary District (4499) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 603 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#328 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
24%
34%
31%
40%
21%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
78%
48%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
18%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,237 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,421. 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 $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$83 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$78 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,237
$11,421
Spending / Student
$8,708
$11,323

Best Yuma Elementary District (4499) School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dorothy Hall Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5777 E 45th Place
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
James D Price School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1010 Barranca Road Yuma Provi
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7730
Gr: PK-5 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Desert Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2350 S Avenue 7 1/2 E
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Alice Byrne Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
811 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Palmcroft Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
901 W Palmcroft Dr
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
James B Rolle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2711 S Engler Ave
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8200
Gr: PK-6 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9943 S. 28th Street
Yuma, AZ 85367
(928) 502-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
Mary A Otondo Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2251 S Otondo Dr
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #99.
C W Mcgraw Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2345 S Arizona Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7700
Gr: PK-6 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
O C Johnson School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 W 12th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1341 W 5th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7600
Gr: PK-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Yuma District One Digital Learning Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
450 W 6th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-4394
Gr: K-8 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1313.
Ron Watson Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9851 E 28th St
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1414.
R Pete Woodard Jr High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2250 S 8th Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1515.
Castle Dome Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2353 S Otondo Dr
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1616.
Roosevelt School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
550 W 5th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-8150
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Gila Vista Jr High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2245 S Arizona Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1818.
Pecan Grove Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 S 21st Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-8051
Gr: PK-6 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1919.
Fourth Avenue Junior High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
450 S 4th Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

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 #343 out of 603 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 19 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 8,980 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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