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Elementary· 12 schools in district

Mesquite Elementary

4451 W. 28th Street, Yuma, AZ 85364Crane Elementary District (4501) →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–06Non-Charter
628
Students
Total enrolled
$9,952
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 31% vs nat'l
25.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 63% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 17% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 628 students in grades PK–06 in Yuma, Arizona.
31% below average funding
District spends $9,952 per pupil, 31% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Mesquite Elementary is a large elementary in Yuma, Arizona, serving grades PK–06 with 628 students. The district invests $9,952 per student — 31% below the national average of $14,347, with a 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 55% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Mesquite Elementary

628
Total Students
25.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
55%
Free Lunch
25
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution317 male · 311 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility55%
National avg 52% · 345 students
Student Composition
13%
82%
Asian3%
White13%
Hispanic / Latino82%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 040240002779

Academic Outcomes at Mesquite Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 38th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 85364

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,952Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$9,952
State avg
$16,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,379
Student Support$1,891
Administration$1,194
Operations$1,493
Other$995
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $9,952 spent per student, an estimated $4,409 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
58%
15%
State government
57.7%
Local (property tax)
14.7%
Federal programs
27.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $9,952/student, 31% less than the national average
  • 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Gowan Science AcademySalida Del Sol ElementaryGary A. Knox Elementary SchoolPueblo Elementary School
+4 more
↓
Middle
Centennial Middle SchoolCrane Middle School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 06
Location—
CountyYuma County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCrane Elementary District (4501) →
Phone: (928)373-4100
NCES ID: 040240002779
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Yuma seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Crane Elementary District (4501)
Elem
Gowan Science Academy
738 students · PK–08
● 42 opp26% FRL
Mid
Centennial Middle School
715 students · 06–08
● 42 opp77% FRL
Elem
Salida Del Sol Elementary
696 students · PK–06
● 42 opp81% FRL
Mid
Crane Middle School
610 students · 06–08
● 42 opp67% FRL
Elem
Gary A. Knox Elementary School
582 students · PK–06
● 42 opp76% FRL
Elem
Pueblo Elementary School
562 students · PK–06
● 42 opp78% FRL
Elem
H L Suverkrup Elementary School
559 students · PK–06
● 42 opp69% FRL
Elem
Ronald Reagan Fundamental School
486 students · PK–06
● 42 opp75% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4451 W. 28th Street, Yuma, AZ 85364
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.