SALK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Salk Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mesa Unified District (4235) school district, located in Mesa, AZ with about 602 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 31 teachers, Salk 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.

Salk Elementary School, located in Mesa, Arizona, is part of the Mesa Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school is named in honor of Jonas Salk, the renowned medical researcher and virologist who developed the polio vaccine. The campus is situated on East Brown Road, providing an accessible educational hub for families residing in the eastern portion of Mesa.

As a traditional elementary institution, Salk Elementary focuses on fostering academic growth and character development within a supportive learning environment. The school aligns its curriculum with the broader standards of Mesa Public Schools, emphasizing core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. Through their official website, the school maintains communication with parents and the community regarding academic calendars, district resources, and extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the overall student experience.

For more information, contact Salk Elementary School at (480) 472-8400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.