First Mesa Elementary School

Serving 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
  • : ≤10%
  • : ≤10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
≤10%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of First Mesa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤10%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of First Mesa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of First Mesa Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
100%
5%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in First Mesa Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AZ.
0.00
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
29%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in First Mesa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 89 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • : ≤10%
  • : ≤10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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