Mary A Otondo Elementary School

2251 S Otondo Dr
Yuma, AZ 85365
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 829 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary A Otondo Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 829 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mary A Otondo Elementary School's student population of 829 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
829 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
One for all and all for one.

School Rankings

Mary A Otondo Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary A Otondo Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#830 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
30%
34%
39%
40%
20-24%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
70%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
26%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mary A Otondo Elementary School's ranking?
Mary A Otondo Elementary School is ranked #830 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Mary A Otondo Elementary School often compared to?
Mary A Otondo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunrise Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mary A Otondo Elementary School?
829 students attend Mary A Otondo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Mary A Otondo Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary A Otondo Elementary School?
Mary A Otondo Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mary A Otondo Elementary School offer ?
Mary A Otondo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary A Otondo Elementary School part of?
Mary A Otondo Elementary School is part of Yuma Elementary District (4499).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 829 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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