Mesa Center for Success

mcs.mpsaz.org/

52 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Jordan Center for Early Education, located in Chandler, Arizona, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Mesa Public Schools district. Dedicated exclusively to early childhood development, the center provides a structured and nurturing environment designed to build a strong academic and social foundation for preschool-aged children. By focusing on developmentally appropriate practices, the school aims to prepare young learners for their transition into elementary education while fostering a love for learning in an inclusive setting.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to supporting diverse learning needs, offering programs that prioritize play-based exploration, social-emotional growth, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. By utilizing the resources of the Mesa Public Schools district, the Jordan Center integrates experienced staff and evidence-based curricula to ensure each child receives individualized attention. Families interested in the center can find detailed information regarding enrollment, program philosophy, and contact specifics through their official district webpage.

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mesa Center for Success
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	17
Black	6
Two or More	3
American Indian	4

White
22 (42.3%)
Hispanic
17 (32.7%)
Black
6 (11.5%)
American Indian
4 (7.7%)
Two or More
3 (5.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mesa Unified District (4235)
Phone:	(480)472-3802
Website:	http://mcs.mpsaz.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	52
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.5
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

Kindergarten 2

Grade 1 3

Grade 2 7

Grade 3 5

Grade 4 3

Grade 5 4

Grade 6 6

Grade 7 10

Grade 8 12

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mesa Center for Success
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	2
Grade 1	3
Grade 2	7
Grade 3	5
Grade 4	3
Grade 5	4
Grade 6	6
Grade 7	10
Grade 8	12

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mesa Center for Success
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	4	7.7%
Male	48	92.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)