Mesquite Elementary

568 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Mesquite Elementary School, located at 4451 W. 28th Street in Yuma, Arizona, is a prominent member of the Crane Elementary School District. Serving a diverse community of young learners, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. As part of a district known for its commitment to educational excellence and technological integration, Mesquite focuses on preparing students for future success by emphasizing core subjects, critical thinking, and character development.

The school is deeply integrated into the Yuma community and places a strong emphasis on the partnership between educators, students, and families. Through their official website, parents and community members can access a variety of resources, including school calendars, curriculum information, and updates on extracurricular activities. By maintaining a supportive and structured campus culture, Mesquite Elementary aims to provide every student with the tools necessary to excel throughout their elementary years and transition confidently into middle school.

568

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mesquite Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	468
Black	6
Asian	14
Two or More	12
American Indian	2

Hispanic
468 (82.4%)
White
66 (11.6%)
Asian
14 (2.5%)
Two or More
12 (2.1%)
Black
6 (1.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Crane Elementary District (4501)
Phone:	(928)373-4100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	568
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
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 19

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 101

Grade 6 98

Ungraded 1