MESQUITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mesquite Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) school district, located in Casa Grande, AZ with about 446 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, Mesquite Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Mesquite Elementary School, located at 129 N Arizola Rd in Casa Grande, Arizona, is part of the Casa Grande Elementary School District. Serving the local community, the school is committed to providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, the school aims to prepare its students to transition successfully to higher grade levels while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of the community.
The school’s instructional approach focuses on standard curriculum areas such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, often supplemented by efforts to integrate technology and collaborative learning. As part of a larger district, Mesquite Elementary benefits from shared resources and district-wide educational standards designed to ensure that students meet state benchmarks. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or enrollment information, the school maintains an active presence through the Casa Grande Elementary School District website at http://www.cgelem.k12.az.us.
For more information, contact Mesquite Elementary School at (520) 836-2111 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 836-2111
http://www.cgelem.k12.az.us
MESQUITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Casa Grande, AZ with about 446 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)
- Total Students:
- 446
- Teachers:
- 23.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 446 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 63.0%
- White
- 18.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 12.1%
- Two or more races
- 3.4%
- Black or African American
- 3.1%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.3%
- Male
- 52.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.