Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, C W Mcgraw Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
C W Mcgraw Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
C W Mcgraw Elementary School's student population of 530 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1950
School Calendar
School Motto
We Connect. We Create. And, we Celebrate!
School Mascot
Vikings
School Rankings
C W Mcgraw Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C W Mcgraw Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#924 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
86%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
9%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Vikings
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C W Mcgraw Elementary School's ranking?
C W Mcgraw Elementary School is ranked #924 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are C W Mcgraw Elementary School often compared to?
C W Mcgraw Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James B Rolle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend C W Mcgraw Elementary School?
530 students attend C W Mcgraw Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of C W Mcgraw Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C W Mcgraw Elementary School?
C W Mcgraw Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does C W Mcgraw Elementary School offer ?
C W Mcgraw Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is C W Mcgraw Elementary School part of?
C W Mcgraw Elementary School is part of Yuma Elementary District (4499) School District.
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