Ishikawa Elementary School

www.mpsaz.org/ishikawa

786 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Ishikawa Elementary School, located in Mesa, Arizona, is part of the Mesa Public Schools district and is widely recognized for its unique focus on Japanese language and culture. As a specialized school of choice, it integrates Japanese language instruction into the daily curriculum, offering students a global perspective while maintaining high academic standards in core subjects. The school fosters a supportive, community-oriented environment that emphasizes character development, cultural appreciation, and collaborative learning.

Beyond its language program, Ishikawa Elementary provides a well-rounded educational experience that includes enrichment activities, technology integration, and active parental involvement. The school prides itself on creating a rigorous yet nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to become internationally minded citizens. By combining traditional academic excellence with an immersive cultural component, Ishikawa aims to prepare its students to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world.

786

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ishikawa Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	496
Hispanic	186
Black	11
Asian	7
Two or More	38
American Indian	46
Pacific Islander	2

White
496 (63.1%)
Hispanic
186 (23.7%)
American Indian
46 (5.9%)
Two or More
38 (4.8%)
Black
11 (1.4%)
Asian
7 (0.9%)
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:	Mesa Unified District (4235)
Phone:	(480)472-7688
Website:	http://www.mpsaz.org/ishikawa
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	786
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
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

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 129

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 112

Grade 6 132

Ungraded 1