At a glance
Reported students
511
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
511
C W Mcgraw Elementary School: 511 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
18.3:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 547
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.6:1
What the reported data says about C W Mcgraw Elementary School
C W Mcgraw Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Yuma. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Yuma Elementary District (4499). NCES reports 511 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.3:1, above the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (89.2%) and White (6.5%). English learners represent 28.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking C W Mcgraw Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 18.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 28 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 28.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.5%
- Hispanic89.2%
- Black1.4%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Yuma Elementary District (4499)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
James B Rolle School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
567 reported students
Dorothy Hall Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
601 reported students
Palmcroft Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
406 reported students
Sunrise Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
655 reported students
O C Johnson School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
352 reported students
Pecan Grove Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
331 reported students
Public schools near C W Mcgraw Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AmeriSchools Academy - Yuma Elementary · Charter · The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355) | KG–08 | 102 | 0.6 mi |
| Palmcroft Elementary School Elementary · Yuma Elementary District (4499) | PK–05 | 406 | 1.1 mi |
| Alice Byrne Elementary School Elementary · Yuma Elementary District (4499) | PK–05 | 289 | 1.2 mi |
| James B Rolle School Elementary · Yuma Elementary District (4499) | PK–06 | 567 | 1.4 mi |
| Amerischools Academy - Yuma North Elementary · Charter · The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355) | KG–08 | 193 | 1.5 mi |
| O C Johnson School Elementary · Yuma Elementary District (4499) | PK–05 | 352 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about C W Mcgraw Elementary School
What grades does C W Mcgraw Elementary School serve?
C W Mcgraw Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Yuma Elementary District (4499).
How many students attend C W Mcgraw Elementary School?
C W Mcgraw Elementary School reported 511 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 547 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at C W Mcgraw Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 18.3:1, based on 511 students and 28 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is C W Mcgraw Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
C W Mcgraw Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Yuma Elementary District (4499) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is C W Mcgraw Elementary School in?
C W Mcgraw Elementary School is part of Yuma Elementary District (4499), based in Yuma, AZ, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near C W Mcgraw Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include AmeriSchools Academy - Yuma (0.6 mi), Palmcroft Elementary School (1.1 mi), Alice Byrne Elementary School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.