Excellent
#77 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 4% in state
James D Price School
Elementary School · Yuma Elementary District (4499) · Yuma, AZ
A Yuma Elementary District (4499) elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1010 Barranca Road Yuma Provi, Yuma, AZ 85365
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James D Price School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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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Where James D Price 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Yuma Elementary District (4499)
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Mesa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 827 | Compare → |
| Dorothy Hall ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 561 | Compare → |
| Mary a Otondo Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 829 | Compare → |
| Palmcroft Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 433 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Yuma Elementary District (4499)
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #1 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 D Price School is listed in Yuma Elementary District (4499); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James D Price School
James D Price School is a public elementary school in Yuma, AZ, part of Yuma Elementary District (4499), serving approximately 72 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #77 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James D Price School
What grades does James D Price School serve?
James D Price School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend James D Price School?
James D Price School has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James D Price School?
The student-teacher ratio at James D Price School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James D Price School rank in AZ?
James D Price School ranks #77 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is James D Price School's MySchoolScout rating?
James D Price School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 D Price School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James D Price School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is James D Price School a charter school?
No, James D Price School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James D Price School a Title I school?
No, James D Price School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 72
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Yuma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (928) 502-7730
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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