Enrollment
567
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yuma, AZ
James B Rolle School
Federal NCES profile for James B Rolle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040960000988
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James B Rolle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arizona schools.
- #11 of 21
- schools in Yuma · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
James B Rolle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James B Rolle School ranks #11 of 21 schools in Yuma, AZ.
School address
District: Yuma Elementary District (4499) · Arizona
NCES ID 040960000988 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+24% 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
What stands out at James B Rolle School
James B Rolle School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Yuma, Arizona, enrolling 567 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.0% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 567 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 334 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #164.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and White (24%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 567 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Yuma Elementary District (4499) spends $9,775 per pupil, 26% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 32.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Yuma's public schools, it stands alongside Sunrise Elementary School (655 students): James B Rolle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21:1 vs 21.1:1).
Yuma Elementary District (4499) also operates Castle Dome Middle School (939 students) and Mary a Otondo Elementary School (893 students) alongside James B Rolle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How James B Rolle School compares
James B Rolle School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 24% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 4% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 567 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
567
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
21:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 81% in Arizona - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$9,775
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, James B Rolle School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yuma Elementary District (4499), which includes James B Rolle School.
$9,775
Per student
-26%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How James B Rolle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Dome Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary a Otondo Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Mesa Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| R Pete Woodard Jr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James B Rolle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~567 students)
Next steps
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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 public 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 21:1, which is 24% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Yuma, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James B Rolle School?
James B Rolle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James B Rolle School rank among schools in Yuma?
By Resource Investment Index, James B Rolle School ranks #11 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.
Is James B Rolle School a good school?
James B Rolle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Yuma Elementary District (4499)?
Besides James B Rolle 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.
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