O'Connor Elementary School

www.mpsaz.org/oconnor

386 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

O'Connor Elementary School, located in Mesa, Arizona, is part of the Mesa Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school emphasizes a foundational approach to education, focusing on academic achievement, character development, and creating a supportive learning environment. The school typically offers a standard K–6 curriculum, integrating core subjects like reading, mathematics, science, and social studies with opportunities for student growth through various extracurricular and enrichment activities.

As a member of the Mesa Public Schools system, O'Connor Elementary benefits from the district's extensive resources, including professional development for staff and standardized curriculum frameworks designed to prepare students for middle school. The school prioritizes home-school communication and community engagement to ensure student success. For families interested in specific programs, current test scores, or enrollment details, the school’s official website serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and school-wide announcements.

386

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for O'Connor Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	173
Hispanic	158
Black	17
Asian	7
Two or More	23
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

White
173 (44.8%)
Hispanic
158 (40.9%)
Two or More
23 (6.0%)
Black
17 (4.4%)
Asian
7 (1.8%)
American Indian
5 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8%)

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)472-7877
Website:	http://www.mpsaz.org/oconnor
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
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 90

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 29

Grade 6 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for O'Connor Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	90
Kindergarten	34
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	51
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	29
Grade 6	39

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for O'Connor Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	182	47.2%
Male	204	52.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)