Mesquite Elementary School

mes.vailschooldistrict.org

640 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mesquite Elementary School, located in the Rita Ranch area of Tucson, is a key institution within the Vail School District, a district widely recognized for its high academic standards and innovative approach to education. The school serves a diverse community of students and focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic achievement, critical thinking, and character development. By leveraging the resources of the Vail School District, Mesquite provides students with access to robust curriculum tools and extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare them for success in higher grade levels.

Beyond academics, Mesquite Elementary is known for its strong emphasis on community engagement and the partnership between parents, teachers, and staff. The school prioritizes a collaborative culture where technology integration and student-led initiatives are encouraged to help children reach their full potential. With its convenient location on East Rita Road and its commitment to a "whole-child" approach, Mesquite remains a popular choice for families seeking a stable, forward-thinking, and community-oriented educational experience in Southern Arizona.

640

Total Students

36.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mesquite Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	225
Hispanic	275
Black	34
Asian	27
Two or More	79

Hispanic
275 (43.0%)
White
225 (35.2%)
Two or More
79 (12.3%)
Black
34 (5.3%)
Asian
27 (4.2%)

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:	Vail Unified District (4413)
Phone:	(520)879-2102
Website:	http://mes.vailschooldistrict.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	640
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
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 98

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 131

Ungraded 2