Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction Queen Creek, AZ Grades PK–06 Rural: Fringe Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ SchoolScore™ C (63.8)
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Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–06 SchoolScore™ C (63.8)
908
Students
40.5
Teachers
22.4:1
Student:Teacher
(480)987-7490
Phone
http://kmbe.qcusd.org/
Website

Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary is a public school administered by the Queen Creek Unified District (4245) district in Queen Creek, ARIZONA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–06.

Key statistics: 908 students enrolled; a 22.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe 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
908.0
State avg: 476.0
▲ 91% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
22.42:1
State avg: 16.7:1
▲ 34% worse
School Details
School Name
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary
NCESSCH ID
040681003651
State School ID
AZ-4245-1000596
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
19684 S. 225th Pl
City
Queen Creek
State
Arizona
ZIP Code
85142
County
Maricopa County
Metro Area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
0405
State Leg. Upper
04015
State Leg. Lower
04015
Latitude
33.26879
Longitude
-111.59829
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Ungraded
👥
908
Total Students
👩‍🏫
40.5
Teachers FTE
📐
22.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
40.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)40.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 63 6.9%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Queen Creek Unified District (4245)
LEAID
0406810
State LEA ID
AZ-4245
Phone
(480)987-5935
Website
http://www.qcusd.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
QUEEN CREEK
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$175,797K
Federal Revenue
$16,524K
State Revenue
$90,550K
Local Revenue
$68,723K
Total Expenditure
$172,368K
Instruction Exp.
$66,089K
Support Services
$48,924K
Other Current Exp.
$5,636K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary

1
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon
Queen Creek · Elementary
0.5 mi
2
San Tan Charter School
Mesa · Not reported
1.1 mi
3
Jack Barnes Elementary School
QUEEN CREEK · Elementary
1.5 mi
4
Legacy Traditional School - Queen Creek
QUEEN CREEK · Other
1.6 mi
5
Queen Creek High School
QUEEN CREEK · High
1.6 mi
6
EVIT - Queen Creek High School
QUEEN CREEK · High
1.6 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary?
908 students are enrolled at Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary have?
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary has 40.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.4:1.
What grades does Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary serve?
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary serves grades PK through 06.
Is Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary a charter school?
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary located in?
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary is located in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metropolitan area.
What school district does Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary belong to?
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary is part of the Queen Creek Unified District (4245) school district.
How much does Queen Creek Unified District (4245) spend per student?
The Queen Creek Unified District (4245) district spends approximately $189,832,599 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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