Keller Elementary School

www.mpsaz.org/keller

550 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Keller Elementary School, located in Mesa, Arizona, is part of the Mesa Public Schools district. It serves as a foundational learning environment for students in the local community, focusing on academic growth and social development. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best.

Beyond core academics, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character development. By leveraging resources from the broader Mesa Public Schools network, Keller Elementary offers various programs designed to engage students both inside and outside the classroom. The school maintains a focus on preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond, striving to create an inclusive culture that values the diverse backgrounds of its student body.

550

Total Students

40.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Keller Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Hispanic	387
Black	23
Two or More	16
American Indian	16
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
387 (70.4 %)
White
104 (18.9 %)
Black
23 (4.2 %)
Two or More
16 (2.9 %)
American Indian
16 (2.9 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7 %)

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)472-6171
Website:	http://www.mpsaz.org/keller
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
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 78

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 66