- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yuma, AZ
Mesquite Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mesquite Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040240002779
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mesquite Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Arizona schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Yuma · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mesquite Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mesquite Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Yuma, AZ.
School address
District: Crane Elementary District (4501) · Arizona
NCES ID 040240002779 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Mesquite Elementary held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 040240002779 · Yuma, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 22.7:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Gowan Science Academy (816 students)
Mesquite Elementary held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Mesquite Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gowan Science
Gowan Science Academy
816 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle School
646 students
- Pueblo Element
Pueblo Elementary School
598 students
- Salida Del Sol
Salida Del Sol Elementary
588 students
- This school
Mesquite Elementary
568 students
- Crane Middle S
Crane Middle School
554 students
What this shows Mesquite Elementary reports 568 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mesquite Elementary compares
Mesquite Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 34% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▼ 11% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 88% in Arizona - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.4%
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
$10,261
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.4%
White 11.6%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, Mesquite Elementary is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Crane Elementary District (4501) reports $10,261 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mesquite Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gowan Science Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pueblo Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salida Del Sol Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crane Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mesquite Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools in Yuma
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~568 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mesquite Elementary
How many students attend Mesquite Elementary?
Mesquite Elementary has 568 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yuma, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 628 (2022-23) → 608 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesquite Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesquite Elementary is 22.7:1, which is 34% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mesquite Elementary?
43.0% of students at Mesquite Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mesquite Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mesquite Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 82.4% of enrollment, in Yuma, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mesquite Elementary?
Mesquite Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mesquite Elementary rank among schools in Yuma?
By Resource Investment Index, Mesquite Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Yuma, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Yuma on the city page.
What other schools are in Crane Elementary District (4501)?
Besides Mesquite Elementary, Crane Elementary District (4501) also operates Gowan Science Academy (816 students), Centennial Middle School (646 students), and Pueblo Elementary School (598 students). See the Crane Elementary District (4501) district page for the complete list.