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Yuma Elementary District (4499)

Arizona · Public School District
19
Schools
9,117
Students
$10,653
Per-Pupil Spend
-26% nat'l
67.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+16pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Yuma Elementary District (4499) is a public school district in Arizona serving 9,117 students across 19 schools. It includes 14 elementary, 5 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $10,653 is below the national average for a US public school district. 68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (19)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Castle Dome Middle School06–08974
Fourth Avenue Junior High School06–08374
Gila Vista Jr High School06–08553
R Pete Woodard Jr High School06–08628
Ron Watson Middle School06–08503
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,653-26% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
45%
23%
State
45.2%
Local (property tax)
22.6%
Federal
32.3%

Funding is shared between state (45%) and local sources (23%), with notable federal support (32%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
19
Schools
9,117
Students
68%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score42/100
StateArizona →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 19 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,653, spending is 26% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
68% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
32% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Yuma Elementary District (4499)?
Yuma Elementary District (4499) has 19 public schools, serving a total of 9,117 students.
How much does Yuma Elementary District (4499) spend per student?
Yuma Elementary District (4499) spends $10,653 per pupil — 26% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Yuma Elementary District (4499)?
68% of students in Yuma Elementary District (4499) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Yuma Elementary District (4499)?
No, Yuma Elementary District (4499) does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Yuma Elementary District (4499) serve?
Yuma Elementary District (4499) serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Yuma Elementary District (4499)?
The median opportunity score across schools in Yuma Elementary District (4499) is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.