Enrollment
467
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yuma, AZ
Ronald Reagan Fundamental School
Federal NCES profile for Ronald Reagan Fundamental School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040240000036
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ronald Reagan Fundamental School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #15 of 21
- schools in Yuma · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.6:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ronald Reagan Fundamental School has class sizes larger than 93% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ronald Reagan Fundamental School ranks #15 of 21 schools in Yuma, AZ.
School address
District: Crane Elementary District (4501) · Arizona
NCES ID 040240000036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.6:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ronald Reagan Fundamental School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ronald Reagan Fundamental School
Ronald Reagan Fundamental School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Yuma, Arizona, enrolling 467 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.6:1 is larger than about 93% of Arizona schools and 45% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 467 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 327 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #221.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 22/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Crane Elementary District (4501) spends $8,920 per pupil, 32% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.7% 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): Ronald Reagan Fundamental School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.6:1 vs 21.1:1).
Crane Elementary District (4501) also operates Gowan Science Academy (816 students) and Centennial Middle School (646 students) alongside Ronald Reagan Fundamental 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 Ronald Reagan Fundamental School compares
Ronald Reagan Fundamental 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 | 24.6:1 | ▲ 45% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▲ 30% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 93% in Arizona - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
60.8%
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
$8,920
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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 87.8%
White 8.6%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Ronald Reagan Fundamental School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crane Elementary District (4501), which includes Ronald Reagan Fundamental School.
$8,920
Per student
-32%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.7%
State 57.7%
Federal 27.7%
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 Ronald Reagan Fundamental School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gowan Science Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pueblo Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salida Del Sol Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mesquite Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ronald Reagan Fundamental School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
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 (~467 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ronald Reagan Fundamental School
How many students attend Ronald Reagan Fundamental School?
Ronald Reagan Fundamental School has 467 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yuma, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ronald Reagan Fundamental School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ronald Reagan Fundamental School is 24.6:1, which is 45% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ronald Reagan Fundamental School?
63.0% of students at Ronald Reagan Fundamental School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ronald Reagan Fundamental School?
The largest demographic group at Ronald Reagan Fundamental School is Hispanic or Latino at 87.8% of enrollment, in Yuma, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ronald Reagan Fundamental School?
Ronald Reagan Fundamental School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ronald Reagan Fundamental School rank among schools in Yuma?
By Resource Investment Index, Ronald Reagan Fundamental School ranks #15 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 Ronald Reagan Fundamental School a good school?
Ronald Reagan Fundamental School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Crane Elementary District (4501)?
Besides Ronald Reagan Fundamental School, Crane Elementary District (4501) also operates Gowan Science Academy (816 students), Centennial Middle School (646 students), and Pueblo Elementary School (598 students). See the Crane Elementary District (4501) district page for the complete list.
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