Serving 72 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James D Price School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James D Price School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
James D Price School's student population of 72 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
72 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
James D Price School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James D Price School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#521 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
44%
48%
Black
4%
6%
White
42%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (05-06)
2%
37%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James D Price School's ranking?
James D Price School is ranked #521 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are James D Price School often compared to?
James D Price Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Castle Dome Middle School, Ron Watson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend James D Price School?
72 students attend James D Price School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of James D Price School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James D Price School?
James D Price School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does James D Price School offer ?
James D Price School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James D Price School part of?
James D Price School is part of Yuma Elementary District (4499) School District.
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