Serving 893 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 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 893 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mary A Otondo Elementary School serves the northwest part of Yuma, AZ, covering an attendance area of approximately 114 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with distances varying from an average of 7.7 miles to a maximum of 14.3 miles from the school's location.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mary A Otondo Elementary School's student population of 893 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
893 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
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 0.42, 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
#830 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
73%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.3%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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, Desert Mesa 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?
893 students attend Mary A Otondo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Mary A Otondo Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary A Otondo Elementary School?
Mary A Otondo Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, 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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