- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yuma, AZ
Palmcroft Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Palmcroft Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040960000992
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palmcroft Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #5 of 21
- schools in Yuma · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Palmcroft Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palmcroft Elementary School ranks #5 of 21 schools in Yuma, AZ.
School address
District: Yuma Elementary District (4499) · Arizona
NCES ID 040960000992 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Palmcroft Elementary School shrank from 467 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 040960000992 · Yuma, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 15.6:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Castle Dome Middle School (939 students)
Palmcroft Elementary School shrank from 467 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Palmcroft Elementary 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
Palmcroft Elementary School
406 students
What this shows Palmcroft Elementary School reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palmcroft Elementary School compares
Palmcroft Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 24% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in Arizona - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 406 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.2%
White 7.6%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Palmcroft Elementary School 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 Palmcroft Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Dome Middle School | Larger | Lower 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R Pete Woodard Jr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palmcroft Elementary 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
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
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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palmcroft Elementary School
How many students attend Palmcroft Elementary School?
Palmcroft Elementary School has 406 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yuma, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmcroft Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmcroft Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palmcroft Elementary School?
60.0% of students at Palmcroft Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palmcroft Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Palmcroft Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 85.2% of enrollment, in Yuma, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palmcroft Elementary School?
Palmcroft Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Palmcroft Elementary School rank among schools in Yuma?
By Resource Investment Index, Palmcroft Elementary School ranks #5 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.
What other schools are in Yuma Elementary District (4499)?
Besides Palmcroft Elementary 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.