Washington Elementary School

www.mpsaz.org/washington/

451 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located in Mesa, Arizona, is part of the Mesa Public Schools district. It serves as a foundational educational institution within the community, focusing on providing students with a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while fostering academic and social-emotional growth. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement and prepares them for success in higher grade levels.

Beyond its core academics, Washington Elementary emphasizes the importance of community and parent involvement to enhance the educational experience. The school utilizes the resources and programs provided by the Mesa Public Schools district to offer a variety of extracurricular opportunities and support services. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student-centered instruction, Washington Elementary strives to serve the diverse needs of its local neighborhood and cultivate a positive school culture.

451

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	135
Hispanic	179
Black	50
Asian	7
Two or More	36
American Indian	32
Pacific Islander	12

Hispanic
179 (39.7%)
White
135 (29.9%)
Black
50 (11.1%)
Two or More
36 (8.0%)
American Indian
32 (7.1%)
Pacific Islander
12 (2.7%)
Asian
7 (1.6%)

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)472-4100
Website:	http://www.mpsaz.org/washington/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
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

Pre-Kindergarten 48

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 58

Ungraded 3