Serving 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sousa 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 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sousa Elementary School's student population of 415 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
415 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sousa Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sousa Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#848 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
36%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
56%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
14%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sousa Elementary School's ranking?
Sousa Elementary School is ranked #848 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sousa Elementary School?
415 students attend Sousa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Sousa Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sousa Elementary School?
Sousa Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sousa Elementary School offer ?
Sousa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sousa Elementary School part of?
Sousa Elementary School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
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