Mesa Verde Elementary School

www.amphi.com/mesaverde

287 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mesa Verde Elementary School is a public school located in Tucson, Arizona, and is part of the Amphitheater Public Schools district. Serving students in grades K-5, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that aims to build strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science while also promoting the social and emotional development of its student body.

Beyond academics, Mesa Verde is known for its vibrant community atmosphere and active parent involvement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to engage students’ interests and talents outside of the traditional classroom setting. With a focus on preparing students for middle school and beyond, Mesa Verde strives to create a safe, inclusive space that encourages curiosity, character development, and a lifelong passion for learning.

287

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mesa Verde Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	109
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
165 (57.5 %)
Hispanic
109 (38.0 %)
Two or More
6 (2.1 %)
Black
3 (1.0 %)
Asian
3 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Amphitheater Unified District (4406)
Phone:	(520)696-6090
Website:	http://www.amphi.com/mesaverde
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 37

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 48