- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Ronald Reagan Fundamental School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 040240000036 · Yuma, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 24.6:1 · 63.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Gowan Science Academy (816 students)
Ronald Reagan Fundamental School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Ronald Reagan Fundamental School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gowan Science
Gowan Science Academy
816 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle School
646 students
- Pueblo Element
Pueblo Elementary School
598 students
- Salida Del Sol
Salida Del Sol Elementary
588 students
- Mesquite Eleme
Mesquite Elementary
568 students
- This school
Ronald Reagan Fundamental School
467 students
What this shows Ronald Reagan Fundamental School reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ronald Reagan Fundamental School compares
Ronald Reagan Fundamental 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,261
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
District finance for Crane Elementary District (4501) reports $10,261 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~467 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.