MESQUITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mesquite Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Crane Elementary District (4501) school district, located in Yuma, AZ with about 592 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 27 teachers, Mesquite Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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 4451 W. 28th Street in Yuma, Arizona, is a prominent member of the Crane Elementary School District. Serving a diverse community of young learners, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. As part of a district known for its commitment to educational excellence and technological integration, Mesquite focuses on preparing students for future success by emphasizing core subjects, critical thinking, and character development.

The school is deeply integrated into the Yuma community and places a strong emphasis on the partnership between educators, students, and families. Through their official website, parents and community members can access a variety of resources, including school calendars, curriculum information, and updates on extracurricular activities. By maintaining a supportive and structured campus culture, Mesquite Elementary aims to provide every student with the tools necessary to excel throughout their elementary years and transition confidently into middle school.

For more information, contact Mesquite Elementary at (928) 373-4100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4451 W. 28th Street
Yuma, AZ 85364
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MESQUITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Yuma, AZ with about 592 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
592
Teachers:
27
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 592 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MESQUITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 77% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
77.4%
White
17.4%
Asian
2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.4%
Black or African American
0.8%
Two or more races
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

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.