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#831 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 41% in state

James B Rolle School

Elementary School · Yuma Elementary District (4499) · Yuma, AZ

A Yuma Elementary District (4499) elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

2711 S ENGLER AVE, Yuma, AZ 85365

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.6:1
District spending per student$10,416
Chronic Absenteeism28.3%

Students at James B Rolle School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
56%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
28%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
28%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where James B Rolle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 43Car-Dependent
  • Transit 23Minimal Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,686/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Yuma), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,358

Median home value

$189,900

Median rent

$1,259/mo

College educated

21.2%

Homeownership

77.7%

Poverty rate

11.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85365; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Yuma Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition4.5privatePK–80.2 mi441Compare →
C W Mcgraw Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–61.4 mi530Compare →
Amerischools Academy - YumaCharter · enrollment unverified6.0K–81.9 mi123Compare →
Harvest Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.9K–121.9 mi1,054Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Yuma Elementary District (4499)

Schools in district
19
Rank in district
#8 of 19
District spending per student
$10,416NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

James B Rolle School is listed in Yuma Elementary District (4499); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About James B Rolle School

James B Rolle School is a public elementary school in Yuma, AZ, part of Yuma Elementary District (4499), serving approximately 530 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #831 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about James B Rolle School

What grades does James B Rolle School serve?

James B Rolle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend James B Rolle School?

James B Rolle School has an enrollment of approximately 530 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at James B Rolle School?

The student-teacher ratio at James B Rolle School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does James B Rolle School rank in AZ?

James B Rolle School ranks #831 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is James B Rolle School's MySchoolScout rating?

James B Rolle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at James B Rolle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, James B Rolle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is James B Rolle School a charter school?

No, James B Rolle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is James B Rolle School a Title I school?

No, James B Rolle School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
530
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Yuma County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.3%
Area population (ZIP 85365)
53,149
Area average commute
17.9 min
Area median age
35.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85365; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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