Yuma, CO is a rural community with a population of 5,300 and is home to a variety of educational opportunities. The Yuma school district has three schools serving the area, including an elementary school, middle school, and high school. The district’s schools are highly rated by their local community and have earned recognition for their quality of education and commitment to student success. The local education services focus on providing a safe learning environment where students can succeed academically, develop skills for life long learning, and participate in extracurricular activities in order to become engaged members of their community. With its small class sizes, the district offers personalized instruction that allows teachers to provide individual attention to each student. Furthermore, Yuma's supportive community provides many resources to further enhance the educational experience of its students.
Yuma schools spend $10,223 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 13 pupils per teacher, 408 students per librarian, and 544 children per counselor.