Mary A Otondo Elementary School

otondo.yuma.org/

893 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.

893

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.8

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	205
Hispanic	652
Black	12
Asian	2
Two or More	17
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
652 (73.0%)
White
205 (23.0%)
Two or More
17 (1.9%)
Black
12 (1.3%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)
Asian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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:	893
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.8
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 71

Kindergarten 134

Grade 1 121

Grade 2 160

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 142

Grade 5 152

Ungraded 1