C W Mcgraw Elementary School

mcgraw.yuma.org/

511 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

C.W. McGraw Elementary School, located on South Arizona Avenue in Yuma, Arizona, is a public school serving the Yuma Elementary School District. Situated in the heart of Yuma, the school plays a vital role in its local community by providing foundational education for students in the surrounding neighborhoods. The campus is known for its focus on creating a supportive academic environment, emphasizing core curriculum subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics, while fostering the social-emotional development of its young learners.

The school is deeply integrated into the Yuma community and is recognized for its commitment to student growth and inclusivity. With a dedicated staff and a focus on preparing students for middle school transitions, McGraw Elementary strives to maintain a positive and engaging classroom experience. Through its various school programs and community outreach efforts, C.W. McGraw remains a staple institution dedicated to academic achievement and the long-term success of the children living in the Yuma area.

511

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for C W Mcgraw Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	456
Black	7
Asian	1
Two or More	7
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
456 (89.2%)
White
33 (6.5%)
Black
7 (1.4%)
Two or More
7 (1.4%)
American Indian
6 (1.2%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)502-7700
Website:	http://mcgraw.yuma.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
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 1

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 95

Ungraded 8