Desert Mesa Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 719 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 542nd out of 1,101 elementary schools in AZ.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 2350 S Avenue 7 1/2 E., Yuma, AZ 85365
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Yuma Elementary District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,262
- Students Per Teacher: 20.1
- Enrolled Students: 9,896
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 719
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 34.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 21.2
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 375 (52.2%)
- Females: 344 (47.8%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 73 (10.2%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 352 (49.0%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 425 (59.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 4 | 0.6% |
| Black | 18 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 12 | 1.7% |
| Hispanic | 467 | 65.0% |
| White | 218 | 30.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 23 | 3.2% |
| Kindergarten | 95 | 13.2% |
| 1st Grade | 120 | 16.7% |
| 2nd Grade | 117 | 16.3% |
| 3rd Grade | 128 | 17.8% |
| 4th Grade | 102 | 14.2% |
| 5th Grade | 133 | 18.5% |
| 6th Grade | 1 | 0.1% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 56%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:44%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 8 Years
- Average Salary: $38,277
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $34,161 | 42% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $41,193 | 59% |
Source: AZ Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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