- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yuma, AZ
C W Mcgraw Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for C W Mcgraw Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040960000982
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C W Mcgraw Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #12 of 21
- schools in Yuma · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 76.9%
- free-lunch eligible
C W Mcgraw Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C W Mcgraw Elementary School ranks #12 of 21 schools in Yuma, AZ.
School address
District: Yuma Elementary District (4499) · Arizona
NCES ID 040960000982 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
C W Mcgraw Elementary School shrank from 584 students in 2022-23 to 530 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 040960000982 · Yuma, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
511 enr · 17.6:1 · 76.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Castle Dome Middle School (939 students)
C W Mcgraw Elementary School shrank from 584 students in 2022-23 to 530 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
C W Mcgraw Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Castle Dome Mi
Castle Dome Middle School
939 students
- Mary a Otondo
Mary a Otondo Elementary School
893 students
- Desert Mesa El
Desert Mesa Elementary School
876 students
- Sunrise Elemen
Sunrise Elementary School
655 students
- R Pete Woodard
R Pete Woodard Jr High School
614 students
- This school
C W Mcgraw Elementary School
511 students
What this shows C W Mcgraw Elementary School reports 511 students on the CCD universe file.
How C W Mcgraw Elementary School compares
C W Mcgraw Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.9% | ▲ 59% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Arizona - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,416
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 511 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.2%
White 6.5%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.0, C W Mcgraw Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yuma Elementary District (4499) reports $10,416 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How C W Mcgraw Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Dome Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary a Otondo Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Mesa Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R Pete Woodard Jr High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C W Mcgraw Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Yuma
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sunrise Elementary School
Standard public school
655 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Dorothy Hall Elementary
Standard public school
601 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Mesquite Elementary
Standard public school
568 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
James D Price School
Standard public school
63 students 9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~511 students)
Frequently asked questions about C W Mcgraw Elementary School
How many students attend C W Mcgraw Elementary School?
C W Mcgraw Elementary School has 511 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yuma, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 584 (2022-23) → 530 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C W Mcgraw Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at C W Mcgraw Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C W Mcgraw Elementary School?
76.9% of students at C W Mcgraw Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C W Mcgraw Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at C W Mcgraw Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 89.2% of enrollment, in Yuma, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C W Mcgraw Elementary School?
C W Mcgraw Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does C W Mcgraw Elementary School rank among schools in Yuma?
By Resource Investment Index, C W Mcgraw Elementary School ranks #12 of 21 schools in Yuma, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Yuma on the city page.
What other schools are in Yuma Elementary District (4499)?
Besides C W Mcgraw Elementary School, Yuma Elementary District (4499) also operates Castle Dome Middle School (939 students), Mary a Otondo Elementary School (893 students), and Desert Mesa Elementary School (876 students). See the Yuma Elementary District (4499) district page for the complete list.