Jefferson Elementary School

www.mpsaz.org/jefferson

556 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School, located at 120 S. Jefferson Ave. in Mesa, Arizona, is a prominent member of the Mesa Public Schools district. Serving the local community in the 85208 zip code, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational foundation for its students. As part of a larger district known for its diverse academic programs, Jefferson Elementary focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and the personal development of its student body.

The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for communication between educators, students, and parents, offering resources such as school calendars, curriculum information, and updates on campus activities. By emphasizing collaboration and community involvement, Jefferson Elementary aims to prepare its students for success in their future academic endeavors. Families interested in the school’s specific mission, faculty directory, or current extracurricular offerings can find detailed information through the district portal at http://www.mpsaz.org/jefferson/.

556

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	114
Hispanic	389
Black	20
Asian	1
Two or More	23
American Indian	9

Hispanic
389 (70.0 %)
White
114 (20.5 %)
Two or More
23 (4.1 %)
Black
20 (3.6 %)
American Indian
9 (1.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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)472-8703
Website:	http://www.mpsaz.org/jefferson
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
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

Pre-Kindergarten 44

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 79

Ungraded 1