K-8 STEM Academy at Red Mountain Ranch

www.mpsaz.org/rmre

473 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Red Mountain Ranch Elementary, located in the scenic northeast Mesa area, is a dedicated member of the Mesa Public Schools district. The school emphasizes a strong foundational education, focusing on academic rigor, character development, and creating a supportive community environment for its students. By leveraging the resources of a large district while maintaining a personalized approach, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success by fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being.

Beyond the classroom, Red Mountain Ranch Elementary is known for being an integral part of the local community. It encourages parent involvement and offers various opportunities for students to engage in extracurricular activities that promote creativity, collaboration, and leadership. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on meeting the diverse needs of its student body, the school strives to cultivate a positive, inclusive atmosphere where every child is empowered to achieve their full potential.

473

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for K-8 STEM Academy at Red Mountain Ranch
Demographic	Student Count
White	301
Hispanic	103
Black	15
Asian	8
Two or More	36
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	5

White
301 (63.6%)
Hispanic
103 (21.8%)
Two or More
36 (7.6%)
Black
15 (3.2%)
Asian
8 (1.7%)
American Indian
5 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.1%)

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)472-7900
Website:	http://www.mpsaz.org/rmre
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	473
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
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 42

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 63

Grade 7 20

Grade 8 3