Desert Mesa Elementary School

desertmesa.yuma.org/

841 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Desert Mesa Elementary School, located in Yuma, Arizona, is a public school within the Yuma School District One. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for children in the surrounding community. The campus is integrated into the local neighborhood, aiming to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of essential life skills during the formative elementary years.

In addition to its core curriculum, Desert Mesa is characterized by its commitment to student engagement and community involvement. The school typically offers various resources and programs designed to meet the unique needs of its student body, including those transitioning through early childhood education. By maintaining a focus on collaboration between educators, parents, and the broader Yuma community, Desert Mesa strives to ensure that its students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

841

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Mesa Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	632
Black	14
Asian	5
Two or More	9
American Indian	5

Hispanic
632 (75.1 %)
White
176 (20.9 %)
Black
14 (1.7 %)
Two or More
9 (1.1 %)
Asian
5 (0.6 %)
American Indian
5 (0.6 %)

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:	Yuma Elementary District (4499)
Phone:	(928)502-8600
Website:	http://desertmesa.yuma.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	841
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
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

Pre-Kindergarten 51

Kindergarten 131

Grade 1 118

Grade 2 135

Grade 3 133

Grade 4 126

Grade 5 147