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Yuma 1 School District

418 South Main Street
Yuma, CO 80759-0327
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 843 students in Yuma 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Yuma 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
843 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Yuma 1 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#112 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
32%
33%
32%
45%
(20-21)
15-19%
29%
(22-23)
87%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
56%
36%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
43%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,400 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,505 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,400
$15,473
Spending / Student
$32,505
$15,791

Best Yuma 1 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kenneth P Morris Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
416 South Elm Street
Yuma, CO 80759
(970) 848-5738
Grades: K-4
| 313 students
Rank: #22.
Yuma Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 South Elm
Yuma, CO 80759
(970) 848-2000
Grades: 5-8
| 228 students
Rank: #33.
Yuma High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 South Albany
Yuma, CO 80759
(970) 848-5488
Grades: 9-12
| 246 students
Rank: n/an/a
Yuma Preschool
709 West Third Street
Yuma, CO 80759
(970) 848-4572
Grades: PK
| 56 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Yuma 1 School District?
Yuma 1 School District manages 4 public schools serving 843 students.
What is the rank of Yuma 1 School District?
Yuma 1 School District is ranked #119 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Yuma 1 School District?
56% of Yuma 1 School District students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Yuma 1 School District?
Yuma 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Yuma 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,505 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 843 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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