- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yuma, AZ
Dorothy Hall Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dorothy Hall Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040960003667
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dorothy Hall Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Arizona schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Yuma · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dorothy Hall Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dorothy Hall Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Yuma, AZ.
School address
District: Yuma Elementary District (4499) · Arizona
NCES ID 040960003667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Dorothy Hall Elementary held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
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).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 040960003667 · Yuma, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 20.7:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Castle Dome Middle School (939 students)
Dorothy Hall Elementary held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Dorothy Hall Elementary 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
Dorothy Hall Elementary
601 students
What this shows Dorothy Hall Elementary reports 601 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dorothy Hall Elementary compares
Dorothy Hall Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 22% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 34% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 79% in Arizona - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.6%
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 75.7%
White 21.6%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Dorothy Hall Elementary 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 Dorothy Hall Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Dome Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary a Otondo Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Mesa Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| R Pete Woodard Jr High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dorothy Hall Elementary'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
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~601 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dorothy Hall Elementary
How many students attend Dorothy Hall Elementary?
Dorothy Hall Elementary has 601 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yuma, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 561 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Hall Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Hall Elementary is 20.7:1, which is 22% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dorothy Hall Elementary?
31.9% of students at Dorothy Hall Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dorothy Hall Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dorothy Hall Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 75.7% of enrollment, in Yuma, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dorothy Hall Elementary?
Dorothy Hall Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Dorothy Hall Elementary rank among schools in Yuma?
By Resource Investment Index, Dorothy Hall Elementary ranks #2 of 4 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 Dorothy Hall Elementary, 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.