Kerr Center for Agriscience

www.mpsaz.org/kerr

450 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Kerr Elementary School, located in Mesa, Arizona, is part of the Mesa Public Schools district. The school serves a diverse student population and is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By leveraging a variety of instructional strategies, the school aims to meet the unique needs of every student, ensuring they are well-prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Kerr Elementary is known for cultivating a strong sense of community, often encouraging parent involvement and collaboration between staff and local families. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular opportunities and support services designed to keep students engaged and motivated. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, or specific programs, the school maintains an official web presence through the Mesa Public Schools portal at [mpsaz.org/kerr](http://www.mpsaz.org/kerr).

450

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kerr Center for Agriscience
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	294
Black	22
Asian	2
Two or More	18
American Indian	57
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
294 (65.3%)
American Indian
57 (12.7%)
White
53 (11.8%)
Black
22 (4.9%)
Two or More
18 (4.0%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.9%)
Asian
2 (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:	No
District:	Mesa Unified District (4235)
Phone:	(480)472-5100
Website:	http://www.mpsaz.org/kerr
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 71

Grade 7 23

Grade 8 18