How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Desert Mesa Elementary School | Ron Watson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | YUMA, AZ | YUMA, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | middle |
| Enrollment | 876 | 548 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.1:1 | 19.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50.9% | 48.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Desert Mesa Elementary School | Ron Watson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,653 | $10,653 |
| District | Yuma Elementary District (4499) | Yuma Elementary District (4499) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Desert Mesa Elementary School | Ron Watson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19.3% | 31.4% |
| African American | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 77.4% | 64.4% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.5% | 1.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Desert Mesa Elementary School | Ron Watson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 876:1 | 548:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 41.1% | 51.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 4 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.