Mesa Grande Elementary

www.mesagrandeelementary.org

674 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Mesa Grande Elementary is a public school located in Hesperia, California, serving students within the Hesperia Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic standards while encouraging social and emotional growth. With a focus on preparing students for future success, the faculty works to integrate technology and collaborative learning strategies into their daily curriculum to meet the diverse needs of their student body.

Beyond academics, Mesa Grande Elementary places a strong emphasis on community and school culture. The campus hosts various programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students and involve parents in the educational process. By promoting a sense of inclusivity and accountability, the school strives to create a safe, welcoming space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and develop as well-rounded, responsible members of the community.

674

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mesa Grande Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	73
Hispanic	541
Black	28
Asian	3
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
541 (80.3 %)
White
73 (10.8 %)
Black
28 (4.2 %)
Two or More
22 (3.3 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.0 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Hesperia Unified
Phone:	(760)244-3709
Website:	http://www.mesagrandeelementary.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	674
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	564
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 113

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 90

Grade 6 102