Red Mountain Center for Early Education

Mesa Unified District (4235)
950 N SUNVALLEY BLVD
MESA, AZ 85207
253 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Red Mountain Center for Early Childhood, located in Mesa, Arizona, operates as part of the Mesa Public Schools district. It is a specialized educational facility dedicated to providing foundational learning experiences for young children. The center focuses on early childhood development by offering programs designed to foster social, emotional, and academic growth in a nurturing, age-appropriate environment. By emphasizing play-based learning and school readiness, the center aims to prepare students for a successful transition into their primary K-12 education within the district.

The facility serves the local community by providing high-quality early childhood resources, often including specialized support for preschool-aged children. As a part of the larger Mesa Public Schools network, it benefits from district-wide standards for curriculum and instruction while maintaining a specific focus on the unique developmental needs of toddlers and preschoolers. Families interested in enrollment or specific program offerings, such as Head Start or tuition-based preschool, can find detailed information through the district’s official website.
253
Total Students
34.5
Full-Time Teachers
7.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    125 (49.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    92 (36.4 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (7.1 %)
  • Black
    12 (4.7 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.2 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
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)472-3975
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 253
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.3
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 253
Gender Ratio
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