Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mesa, AZ
Mesa Arts Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mesa Arts Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
The verdict
Mesa Arts Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #18 of 26
- elementary schools in Mesa · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 227
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa Arts Academy ranks #18 of 26 elementary schools in Mesa, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040003300703 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Mesa Arts Academy held near 227 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 040003300703 · Mesa, AZ Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
227 enr · 63.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Barbour County Intermediate School (227 students)
Mesa Arts Academy held near 227 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Mesa Arts Academy compares
Mesa Arts Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 32% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 70% | - | - |
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 77.5% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, Mesa Arts Academy is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley (4305) reports $13,362 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 Mesa Arts Academy
How many students attend Mesa Arts Academy?
Mesa Arts Academy has 227 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mesa, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 218 (2022-23) → 227 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mesa Arts Academy?
63.8% of students at Mesa Arts Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mesa Arts Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mesa Arts Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 77.5% of enrollment, in Mesa, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mesa Arts Academy?
Mesa Arts Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mesa Arts Academy rank among elementary schools in Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa Arts Academy ranks #18 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 The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley (4305)?
None; The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley (4305) is a single-school charter district, and Mesa Arts Academy is its only campus.