Brinton Elementary

www.mpsaz.org/brinton

495 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Brinton Elementary School, located in Mesa, Arizona, is part of the Mesa Public Schools district. It serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment focused on academic growth, character development, and community engagement. As a neighborhood school, it emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships between students, families, and staff, aiming to provide a supportive atmosphere where every child can reach their potential.

The school is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academics with opportunities for social and emotional learning. By utilizing the resources and framework of the Mesa Public Schools system, Brinton integrates modern educational practices with a student-centered approach. Its location on E. Sunland Ave makes it a central hub for the surrounding community, and the school actively encourages parent involvement to enhance the overall educational experience for its students.

495

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brinton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	218
Hispanic	197
Black	37
Asian	3
Two or More	29
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	5

White
218 (44.0%)
Hispanic
197 (39.8%)
Black
37 (7.5%)
Two or More
29 (5.9%)
American Indian
6 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.0%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)

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)472-4075
Website:	http://www.mpsaz.org/brinton
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
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 61

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 49

Ungraded 1