First Mesa Elementary School (Closed 2024)

390 Main Street
Polacca, AZ 86042
First Mesa Elementary School serves 124 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).

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School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
≤10%
35%
11-19%
40%
<50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
100%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
40%
School District Name
First Mesa Elementary School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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 35% AZ state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend First Mesa Elementary School?
124 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 grades does First Mesa Elementary School offer ?
First Mesa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
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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