- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yuma, AZ
Pecan Grove Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pecan Grove Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040960000993
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pecan Grove Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Arizona schools.
- #3 of 21
- schools in Yuma · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 90.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pecan Grove Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pecan Grove Elementary School ranks #3 of 21 schools in Yuma, AZ.
School address
District: Yuma Elementary District (4499) · Arizona
NCES ID 040960000993 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Pecan Grove Elementary School held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 040960000993 · Yuma, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 11.8:1 · 90.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Castle Dome Middle School (939 students)
Pecan Grove Elementary School held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Pecan Grove 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 331
Pecan Grove Elementary School
331 students
What this shows Pecan Grove Elementary School reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pecan Grove Elementary School compares
Pecan Grove Elementary 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 31% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.7% | ▲ 88% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 14% in Arizona - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.6%
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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.3%
White 9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, Pecan Grove Elementary School is less 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 Pecan Grove 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Mesa Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R Pete Woodard Jr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pecan Grove 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 (~331 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pecan Grove Elementary School
How many students attend Pecan Grove Elementary School?
Pecan Grove Elementary School has 331 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yuma, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pecan Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pecan Grove Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 31% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 25% 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 Pecan Grove Elementary School?
90.7% of students at Pecan Grove Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pecan Grove Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pecan Grove Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 87.3% of enrollment, in Yuma, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pecan Grove Elementary School?
Pecan Grove Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Pecan Grove Elementary School rank among schools in Yuma?
By Resource Investment Index, Pecan Grove Elementary School ranks #3 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 Pecan Grove 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.