- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yuma, AZ
James D Price School
Federal NCES profile for James D Price School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040960000989
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James D Price School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Arizona schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Yuma · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 63
- students enrolled
James D Price School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James D Price School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Yuma, AZ.
School address
District: Yuma Elementary District (4499) · Arizona
NCES ID 040960000989 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
James D Price School held near 72 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 040960000989 · Yuma, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
63 enr · 9:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Castle Dome Middle School (939 students)
James D Price School held near 72 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
James D Price School 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 63
James D Price School
63 students
What this shows James D Price School reports 63 students on the CCD universe file.
How James D Price School compares
James D Price School 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 47% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 63 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
63
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 6% in Arizona - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.4%
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
Counselors0.2 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 42.9%
White 39.7%
Two or More 11.1%
Asian 4.8%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, James D Price School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
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 James D Price School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Dome Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary a Otondo Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Mesa Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| R Pete Woodard Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James D Price School'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 (~63 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about James D Price School
How many students attend James D Price School?
James D Price School has 63 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yuma, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 69 (2022-23) → 72 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James D Price School?
The student-teacher ratio at James D Price School is 9:1, which is 47% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James D Price School?
The largest demographic group at James D Price School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.9% of enrollment, in Yuma, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James D Price School?
James D Price School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 James D Price School rank among schools in Yuma?
By Resource Investment Index, James D Price School ranks #1 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 James D Price 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.