Yuma Elementary District (4499) School District
School District · Yuma, Arizona
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
19
14 elem, 5 mid
Enrollment
8,980
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
19
14 elem, 5 mid
Enrollment
8,980
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Evaluating Yuma Elementary District (4499)?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Yuma Elementary District (4499) as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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James D Price School
Yuma · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dorothy Hall Elementary
Yuma · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Yuma District One Digital Learning Academy
Yuma · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#91 of 202
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,416
$760 vs Arizona median
District size
8,980 students
Much larger than Arizona median
The short answer
Yuma Elementary District (4499) ranks #91 of 202 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Yuma Elementary District (4499)'s schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 19 schools. Its top-rated schools are James D Price School (9.1/10), Dorothy Hall Elementary (8.9/10), and Yuma District One Digital Learning Academy (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Yuma Elementary District (4499)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (19 of 19). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | James D Price School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Dorothy Hall Elementary | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Yuma District One Digital Learning Academy | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Palmcroft Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Desert Mesa Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Mary a Otondo Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | James B Rolle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Alice Byrne Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 9 | O C Johnson School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 10 | C W Mcgraw Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 19 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $10,416 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Yuma Elementary District (4499) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is James D Price School, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Yuma Elementary District (4499) students show an average math proficiency of 41.1% and ELA proficiency of 45.9%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Yuma Elementary District (4499) with test data.
Schools in Yuma Elementary District (4499)
19 schoolsElementary Schools14
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Yuma
- Total Enrollment
- 8,980
- Teachers (FTE)
- 478
- District spending per student
- $10,416NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Yuma Elementary District (4499)?
Yuma Elementary District (4499)'s district-level spending was $10,416 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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)?
James D Price School is the highest-rated school in Yuma Elementary District (4499) with a composite score of 9.1/10.
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 41.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.9%. 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 6.2/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.9%
How we rate schools
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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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