- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yuma, AZ
Salida Del Sol Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Salida Del Sol Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040240002425
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salida Del Sol Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #12 of 21
- schools in Yuma · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 74.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Salida Del Sol Elementary has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salida Del Sol Elementary ranks #12 of 21 schools in Yuma, AZ.
School address
District: Crane Elementary District (4501) · Arizona
NCES ID 040240002425 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Salida Del Sol Elementary shrank from 696 students in 2022-23 to 643 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 040240002425 · Yuma, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
588 enr · 17.3:1 · 74.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Gowan Science Academy (816 students)
Salida Del Sol Elementary shrank from 696 students in 2022-23 to 643 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Salida Del Sol Elementary 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
- This school
Salida Del Sol Elementary
588 students
- Mesquite Eleme
Mesquite Elementary
568 students
- Crane Middle S
Crane Middle School
554 students
What this shows Salida Del Sol Elementary reports 588 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salida Del Sol Elementary compares
Salida Del Sol Elementary 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.0% | ▲ 53% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 588 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
588
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 57% in Arizona - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
81.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 588 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 96.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
White 1.2%
African American 0.5%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.0, Salida Del Sol Elementary 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 Salida Del Sol Elementary 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pueblo Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesquite Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crane Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salida Del Sol Elementary'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
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~588 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salida Del Sol Elementary
How many students attend Salida Del Sol Elementary?
Salida Del Sol Elementary has 588 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yuma, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 696 (2022-23) → 643 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salida Del Sol Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Salida Del Sol Elementary is 17.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Salida Del Sol Elementary?
74.0% of students at Salida Del Sol Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salida Del Sol Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Salida Del Sol Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 96.4% of enrollment, in Yuma, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salida Del Sol Elementary?
Salida Del Sol Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Salida Del Sol Elementary rank among schools in Yuma?
By Resource Investment Index, Salida Del Sol Elementary ranks #12 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 Salida Del Sol Elementary, 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.