Redbird Elementary School

www.mpsaz.org/redbird

455 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Redbird 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, character development, and student success. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, Redbird aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational challenges while cultivating a sense of community and school pride among its students, staff, and families.

The school’s programs are designed to meet the unique needs of its students through dedicated instruction and a variety of extracurricular opportunities. With a focus on both foundational academic skills and modern learning standards, Redbird Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and social responsibility. For families looking for more specific details regarding school policies, academic calendars, or current initiatives, the school maintains an official web presence through the Mesa Public Schools portal at [mpsaz.org/redbird](http://www.mpsaz.org/redbird).

455

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Redbird Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	273
Black	66
Asian	2
Two or More	22
American Indian	39
Pacific Islander	15

Hispanic
273 (60.0 %)
Black
66 (14.5 %)
American Indian
39 (8.6 %)
White
38 (8.4 %)
Two or More
22 (4.8 %)
Pacific Islander
15 (3.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mesa Unified District (4235)
Phone:	(480)472-1200
Website:	http://www.mpsaz.org/redbird
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 64