SOUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Sousa 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 510 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 32 teachers, Sousa Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Sousa Elementary School is a public school located in Mesa, Arizona, serving as part of the Mesa Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, critical thinking, and the development of essential life skills for its diverse student body. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for future success while cultivating a sense of community and responsibility within the classroom.
Beyond core academics, Sousa Elementary prioritizes the holistic development of its students by encouraging participation in extracurricular activities and maintaining strong lines of communication between educators and families. The school’s faculty focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates individual student progress and personal achievement. With its dedication to both educational excellence and student well-being, Sousa Elementary serves as a foundational pillar for children in the Mesa community.
For more information, contact Sousa Elementary School at (480) 472-8900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8900
http://www.mpsaz.org/sousa
SOUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Mesa, AZ with about 510 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Mesa Unified District (4235)
- Total Students:
- 510
- Teachers:
- 32.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 510 students
- White
- 66.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 28.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
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.