Mary A Otondo Elementary School

otondo.yuma.org/

814 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mary A. Otondo Elementary School, located in Yuma, Arizona, is a public school serving students in the Yuma School District One. As part of a district dedicated to academic excellence and student development, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. The school is known for its commitment to community engagement and maintaining a positive campus culture that encourages students to strive for their personal best.

The school’s mission is centered on preparing students for future success through a well-rounded curriculum and dedicated instructional staff. By utilizing the resources of the Yuma School District, Mary A. Otondo Elementary integrates technology and collaborative teaching practices to meet the diverse needs of its student body. With a focus on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being, the school remains a vital pillar in the local Yuma community, working closely with families to ensure each child has the tools necessary to thrive.

814

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary A Otondo Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	204
Hispanic	585
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

Hispanic
585 (71.9 %)
White
204 (25.1 %)
Two or More
15 (1.8 %)
Black
6 (0.7 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Yuma Elementary District (4499)
Phone:	(928)502-8500
Website:	http://otondo.yuma.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	814
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 13

Kindergarten 154

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 137

Grade 3 140

Grade 4 127

Grade 5 134

Ungraded 6