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6.0 avg / 10

Yuma Elementary District (4499) School District

School District · Yuma, Arizona

Students: 8,980
Teachers (FTE): 478

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

19

14 elem, 5 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,416

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.8:1

How this district compares

Arizona rank

#113 of 201

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below Arizona avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,416

$760 vs Arizona median

District size

8,980 students

Much larger than Arizona median

About Yuma Elementary District (4499)

Yuma Elementary District (4499) is a Yuma, Arizona school district serving 19 schools. The district educates 8,980 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.8:1. The district invests $10,416 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.0/10, Yuma Elementary District (4499) demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Dorothy Hall Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.

In standardized testing, Yuma Elementary District (4499) students show an average math proficiency of 29.2% and ELA proficiency of 33.3%.

The district includes 14 elementary schools , 5 middle schools .

District Map

Schools in Yuma Elementary District (4499), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 29.2%
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ELA Proficiency 33.3%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Yuma Elementary District (4499) with test data.

District Details

State
Arizona
City
Yuma
Total Enrollment
8,980
Teachers (FTE)
478
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Yuma Elementary District (4499)?

Yuma Elementary District (4499) has 19 schools in total — 14 elementary, 5 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Yuma Elementary District (4499)?

The average composite rating for Yuma Elementary District (4499) is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Yuma Elementary District (4499)?

Yuma Elementary District (4499) spends $10,416 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Yuma Elementary District (4499)?

The average student-teacher ratio in Yuma Elementary District (4499) is 18.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Yuma Elementary District (4499)?

Dorothy Hall Elementary is the highest-rated school in Yuma Elementary District (4499) with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What are the test scores in Yuma Elementary District (4499)?

Across schools in Yuma Elementary District (4499) with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Yuma Elementary District (4499) compare to other districts in Arizona?

Yuma Elementary District (4499) has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 19 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arizona by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
29.2%
ELA Proficiency
33.3%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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