Mercury Mine Elementary School

mercurymine.pvschools.net/

506 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Mercury Mine Elementary School, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is a prominent institution within the Paradise Valley Unified School District. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging a comprehensive curriculum and modern instructional practices, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success, encouraging both personal growth and collaborative learning in a structured, welcoming setting.

As part of the larger PV Schools network, Mercury Mine Elementary benefits from access to a wide array of district resources, technology-integrated classrooms, and extracurricular opportunities. The school is known for its commitment to maintaining high standards of achievement while nurturing a sense of community among students, parents, and staff. Through active parental involvement and a focus on holistic development, Mercury Mine strives to create a positive educational experience that meets the unique needs of every child, ensuring they are well-equipped for the transition to middle school and beyond.

506

Total Students

32.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mercury Mine Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	362
Hispanic	109
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

White
362 (71.5%)
Hispanic
109 (21.5%)
Two or More
27 (5.3%)
Black
5 (1.0%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
Phone:	(602)449-3700
Website:	http://mercurymine.pvschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	506
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
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 63

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 67