Redbird Elementary School serves 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Redbird Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Redbird Elementary School's student population of 471 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
471 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Redbird Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Redbird Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#1740 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
39%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1

American Indian
8%
5%

Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
58%
47%

Black
14%
6%

White
12%
35%

Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
29%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
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 Redbird Elementary School's ranking?
Redbird Elementary School is ranked #1740 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Redbird Elementary School?
471 students attend Redbird Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Redbird Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Redbird Elementary School?
Redbird Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Redbird Elementary School offer ?
Redbird Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Redbird Elementary School part of?
Redbird Elementary School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
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