First Mesa Elementary School serves 89 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
First Mesa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
First Mesa Elementary School's student population of 89 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
89 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of First Mesa Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
100%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
29%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend First Mesa Elementary School?
89 students attend First Mesa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of First Mesa Elementary School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of First Mesa Elementary School?
First Mesa Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does First Mesa Elementary School offer ?
First Mesa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is First Mesa Elementary School part of?
First Mesa Elementary School is part of First Mesa Elementary School District.
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