Jefferson Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction MESA, AZ Grades PK–06 City: Large Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ SchoolScore™ A (81.8)
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Jefferson Elementary School
MESA, AZ 85208
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–06 SchoolScore™ A (81.8)
554
Students
32.8
Teachers
16.9:1
Student:Teacher
(480)472-8700
Phone
http://www.mpsaz.org/jefferson
Website

Jefferson Elementary School is a public school administered by the Mesa Unified District (4235) district in MESA, ARIZONA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–06.

Key statistics: 554 students enrolled; a 16.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Arizona Elementary School Average
Enrollment
554.0
State avg: 476.0
▲ 16% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.89:1
State avg: 16.7:1
▲ 1% worse
School Details
School Name
Jefferson Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
040497001070
State School ID
AZ-4235-4921
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
120 S JEFFERSON AVE
City
MESA
State
Arizona
ZIP Code
85208
County
Maricopa County
Metro Area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
0404
State Leg. Upper
04010
State Leg. Lower
04010
Latitude
33.41251
Longitude
-111.6787
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Ungraded
👥
554
Total Students
👩‍🏫
32.8
Teachers FTE
📐
16.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
32.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)32.8
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 335 60.5%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Mesa Unified District (4235)
LEAID
0404970
State LEA ID
AZ-4235
Phone
(480)472-0200
Website
http://www.mpsaz.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
MESA
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$876,418K
Federal Revenue
$196,531K
State Revenue
$401,480K
Local Revenue
$278,407K
Total Expenditure
$846,734K
Instruction Exp.
$370,349K
Support Services
$284,326K
Other Current Exp.
$34,002K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Jefferson Elementary School

1
East Valley High School
MESA · High
0.6 mi
2
S H A R P
MESA · Other
1.3 mi
3
Power Learning Center
MESA · Not reported
1.3 mi
4
Red Mountain Center for Early Education
MESA · Prekindergarten
1.3 mi
5
Fremont Junior High School
MESA · Middle
1.4 mi
6
EVIT - Red Mountain High School
MESA · High
1.6 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Jefferson Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
554 students are enrolled at Jefferson Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Jefferson Elementary School have?
Jefferson Elementary School has 32.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School serve?
Jefferson Elementary School serves grades PK through 06.
Is Jefferson Elementary School a charter school?
Jefferson Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Jefferson Elementary School located in?
Jefferson Elementary School is located in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metropolitan area.
What school district does Jefferson Elementary School belong to?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of the Mesa Unified District (4235) school district.
How much does Mesa Unified District (4235) spend per student?
The Mesa Unified District (4235) district spends approximately $1,528,400,722 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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