Serving 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mesa Verde Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mesa Verde Elementary School's student population of 289 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
289 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mesa Verde Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mesa Verde Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#453 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
34%
49%
Black
2%
6%
White
57%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lightning Bolts
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mesa Verde Elementary School's ranking?
Mesa Verde Elementary School is ranked #453 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Mesa Verde Elementary School often compared to?
Mesa Verde Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winifred Harelson Elementary School, Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson, Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mesa Verde Elementary School?
289 students attend Mesa Verde Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Mesa Verde Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mesa Verde Elementary School?
Mesa Verde Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mesa Verde Elementary School offer ?
Mesa Verde Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mesa Verde Elementary School part of?
Mesa Verde Elementary School is part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406).
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