Mesquite Elementary School

mesquite.gilbertschools.net/

584 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Mesquite Elementary School, located in Gilbert, Arizona, is a prominent institution within the Gilbert Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while promoting critical thinking, creativity, and personal growth, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Mesquite Elementary prides itself on cultivating a vibrant school culture that emphasizes character development and community involvement. The school maintains a strong partnership with families, encouraging active participation to enhance the educational experience. With a commitment to modern teaching practices and a focus on student-centered learning, Mesquite Elementary continues to be a cornerstone of the Gilbert community, helping young learners achieve their full potential.

584

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mesquite Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	340
Hispanic	168
Black	10
Asian	8
Two or More	49
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

White
340 (58.2%)
Hispanic
168 (28.8%)
Two or More
49 (8.4%)
Black
10 (1.7%)
Asian
8 (1.4%)
American Indian
7 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Gilbert Unified District (4239)
Phone:	(480)813-1240
Website:	http://mesquite.gilbertschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	584
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
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 19

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 97

Grade 6 95