Sousa Elementary School

www.mpsaz.org/sousa

384 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

384

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sousa Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	198
Hispanic	147
Black	13
Asian	3
Two or More	19
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
198 (51.6 %)
Hispanic
147 (38.3 %)
Two or More
19 (4.9 %)
Black
13 (3.4 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

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)472-8900
Website:	http://www.mpsaz.org/sousa
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	384
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
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

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 48

Ungraded 5