Enrollment
567
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040960000988
James B Rolle School — Yuma, AZ
Federal NCES profile for James B Rolle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
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)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17.7:1 Arizona avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James B Rolle School 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
James B Rolle School reports 567 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19:1 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: 50.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 4% above the Arizona average and 3% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 567 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.3% 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 31/100 (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 James B Rolle School 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 4% | 48.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 567 | top 68% | — | — |
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
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 4% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 64% in Arizona — lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 567 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 567 Top 68% in Arizona — larger than 32% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 19:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 50.0% +4% vs state
NCES ID 040960000988
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.1%
White 24.2%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 567:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yuma Elementary District (4499), which includes James B Rolle School.
$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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Enrollment
- 876
- 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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Frequently asked questions about James B Rolle School
How many students attend James B Rolle School?
James B Rolle School has 567 students enrolled. It is a other school in YUMA, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James B Rolle School?
The student-teacher ratio at James B Rolle School is 19:1, 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 James B Rolle School?
50.0% of students at James B Rolle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James B Rolle School?
The largest demographic group at James B Rolle School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in YUMA, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James B Rolle School?
James B Rolle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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.