At a glance
Reported students
893
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
511
Mary A Otondo Elementary School: 893 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
23.8:1 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
- 689
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.5:1
What the reported data says about Mary A Otondo Elementary School
Mary A Otondo Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Yuma. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Yuma Elementary District (4499). NCES reports 893 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 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.8:1, 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 (73%) and White (23%). English learners represent 12.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Mary A Otondo Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 23.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.5 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
- 12.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White23%
- Hispanic73%
- Black1.3%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.9%
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
Not reported as 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.
Desert Mesa Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
876 reported students
Sunrise Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
655 reported students
Dorothy Hall Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
601 reported students
James B Rolle School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
567 reported students
C W Mcgraw Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
511 reported students
Palmcroft Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
406 reported students
Public schools near Mary A Otondo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Mesa Elementary School Elementary · Yuma Elementary District (4499) | PK–05 | 876 | 1 mi |
| Sunrise Elementary School Elementary · Yuma Elementary District (4499) | PK–05 | 655 | 1.8 mi |
| Dorothy Hall Elementary Elementary · Yuma Elementary District (4499) | PK–05 | 601 | 4 mi |
| James B Rolle School Elementary · Yuma Elementary District (4499) | PK–06 | 567 | 6.1 mi |
| C W Mcgraw Elementary School Elementary · Yuma Elementary District (4499) | PK–06 | 511 | 7.3 mi |
| San Pasqual Valley Elementary Elementary · San Pasqual Valley Unified | KG–05 | 259 | 7.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mary A Otondo Elementary School
What grades does Mary A Otondo Elementary School serve?
Mary A Otondo Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Yuma Elementary District (4499).
How many students attend Mary A Otondo Elementary School?
Mary A Otondo Elementary School reported 893 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 689 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mary A Otondo Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 23.8:1, based on 893 students and 37.5 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 Mary A Otondo Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mary A Otondo 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 Mary A Otondo Elementary School in?
Mary A Otondo 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 Mary A Otondo Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Desert Mesa Elementary School (1 mi), Sunrise Elementary School (1.8 mi), Dorothy Hall Elementary (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.