JAMES D PRICE SCHOOL
James D Price School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Yuma Elementary District (4499) school district, located in Yuma, AZ with about 80 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 4 teachers, James D Price School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The James D. Price School is a specialized educational institution located in Yuma, Arizona. It operates under the administration of the Crane Elementary School District and is primarily recognized for providing alternative educational services. Unlike a traditional neighborhood school, James D. Price serves as a unique learning environment designed to support students who may benefit from a more focused or non-traditional approach to their academics, often catering to those with specific behavioral or educational needs that require intensive support.
The school is structured to foster student growth through small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, emphasizing individualized attention. By providing a distinct setting away from the standard campus environment, the school aims to help students stabilize their academic progress, improve social-emotional regulation, and ultimately transition back to their home schools or successfully complete their primary education requirements. Through its dedicated staff and specialized programming, James D. Price School serves as a vital resource for the Yuma community in ensuring that all students have a pathway to academic success.
For more information, contact James D Price School at (928) 329-4279 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 329-4279
JAMES D PRICE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Yuma, AZ with about 80 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Yuma Elementary District (4499)
- Total Students:
- 80
- Teachers:
- 4.8
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 80 students
- White
- 67.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 25.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 3.8%
- Asian
- 2.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Female
- 36.3%
- Male
- 63.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.