Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mesa, AZ
Imagine East Mesa Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Imagine East Mesa Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
The verdict
Imagine East Mesa Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #21 of 26
- elementary schools in Mesa · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 45.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 611
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Imagine East Mesa Elementary ranks #21 of 26 elementary schools in Mesa, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040042502527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Imagine East Mesa Elementary shrank from 628 students in 2022-23 to 585 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 040042502527 · Mesa, AZ Elementary · MID · CHARTER
611 enr · 45.9% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View Elementary (611 students)
Imagine East Mesa Elementary shrank from 628 students in 2022-23 to 585 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Imagine East Mesa Elementary compares
Imagine East Mesa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▼ 5% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 611 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.0% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Imagine East Mesa Elementary is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for East Mesa Charter Elementary School Inc. (87401) reports $9,167 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar elementary schools in Mesa
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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.
Frequently asked questions about Imagine East Mesa Elementary
How many students attend Imagine East Mesa Elementary?
Imagine East Mesa Elementary has 611 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mesa, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 628 (2022-23) → 585 (2023-24), down 43.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Imagine East Mesa Elementary?
45.9% of students at Imagine East Mesa Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Imagine East Mesa Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Imagine East Mesa Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 46.0% of enrollment, in Mesa, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Imagine East Mesa Elementary?
Imagine East Mesa Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Imagine East Mesa Elementary rank among elementary schools in Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Imagine East Mesa Elementary ranks #21 of 26 elementary 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 elementary schools in Mesa on the city page.
What other schools are in East Mesa Charter Elementary School Inc. (87401)?
None; East Mesa Charter Elementary School Inc. (87401) is a single-school charter district, and Imagine East Mesa Elementary is its only campus.