- Enrollment
- 3,421
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mesa, AZ
Bush Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bush Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040497000553
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bush Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Arizona schools.
- #60 of 70
- schools in Mesa · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bush Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bush Elementary ranks #60 of 70 schools in Mesa, AZ.
School address
District: Mesa Unified District (4235) · Arizona
NCES ID 040497000553 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Bush Elementary shrank from 545 students in 2022-23 to 502 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 040497000553 · Mesa, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 13.8:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High School (3,421 students)
Bush Elementary shrank from 545 students in 2022-23 to 502 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Bush Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
3,421 students
- Red Mountain H
Red Mountain High School
3,379 students
- Mesa High Scho
Mesa High School
3,233 students
- Westwood High
Westwood High School
3,135 students
- Dobson High Sc
Dobson High School
2,284 students
- This school 524
Bush Elementary
524 students
What this shows Bush Elementary reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bush Elementary compares
Bush Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 44% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 26% in Arizona - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,121
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Bush Elementary is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mesa Unified District (4235) reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bush Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesa High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dobson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bush Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,379
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 3,233
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 3,135
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,284
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Mesa
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Silver Valley Elementary
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Astravo Online Academy
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849 students
Eagleridge Enrichment Program
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American Leadership Academy Virtual
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660 students
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~524 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bush Elementary
How many students attend Bush Elementary?
Bush Elementary has 524 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mesa, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 545 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bush Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bush Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bush Elementary?
27.0% of students at Bush Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bush Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bush Elementary is White at 67.4% of enrollment, in Mesa, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bush Elementary?
Bush Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bush Elementary rank among schools in Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Bush Elementary ranks #60 of 70 schools in Mesa, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mesa on the city page.
What other schools are in Mesa Unified District (4235)?
Besides Bush Elementary, Mesa Unified District (4235) also operates Mountain View High School (3,421 students), Red Mountain High School (3,379 students), and Mesa High School (3,233 students). See the Mesa Unified District (4235) district page for the complete list.