Serving 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Brinton 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 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brinton Elementary serves the southeast part of Mesa, AZ, covering an attendance area of approximately 3.1 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with most living about a mile from its edge and the furthest boundary located 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brinton Elementary School's student population of 495 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
495 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Brinton 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 Brinton Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#842 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
40%
49%
Black
7%
6%
White
44%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.7%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brinton Elementary School's ranking?
Brinton Elementary School is ranked #842 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Brinton Elementary School often compared to?
Brinton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Patterson Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Brinton Elementary School?
495 students attend Brinton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Brinton Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brinton Elementary School?
Brinton Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brinton Elementary School offer ?
Brinton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brinton Elementary School part of?
Brinton Elementary School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235).
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