Enrollment
601
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040960003667
Dorothy Hall Elementary — Yuma, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Dorothy Hall Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Yuma Elementary District (4499) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Arizona avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dorothy Hall Elementary compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dorothy Hall Elementary reports 601 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 29.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% above the Arizona state mean of 17.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 31.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 34% below the Arizona average and 38% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 751 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Yuma Elementary District (4499) spends $10,653 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.6% from local sources (property taxes), 45.2% from the state, and 32.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dorothy Hall Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 34% | 48.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 72% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
18.9:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 63% in Arizona — lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,653
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Per 751 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.
Overview
Enrollment 601 Top 72% in Arizona — larger than 28% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 18.9:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 31.9% -34% vs state
NCES ID 040960003667
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.8
Students per counselor 751:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yuma Elementary District (4499), which includes Dorothy Hall Elementary.
$10,653
Per student
-29%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 22.6%
State 45.2%
Federal 32.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
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- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Dorothy Hall Elementary
How many students attend Dorothy Hall Elementary?
Dorothy Hall Elementary has 601 students enrolled. It is a other school in Yuma, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Hall Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Hall Elementary is 18.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Arizona average of 17.7:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Yuma, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dorothy Hall Elementary?
Dorothy Hall Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.