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Desert Mesa Elementary School

2350 S Avenue 7 1/2 E, Yuma, AZ 85365, United States

+1 (928) 502-8600

http://desertmesa.yuma.org/

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Desert Mesa Elementary School Overview

About This School

Desert Mesa Elementary School is a public elementary in Yuma, Arizona, serving 876 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a staff of 42 teachers with an average salary of $60,417 and a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. One counselor is available to support the student body of 876. Students at the school are 53% male and 47% female. The demographic makeup is 77% Hispanic, 19% White, 1% Black, and 1% identifying as two or more races.

876

Total Students

PK-5

20:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

42 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Yuma County

Students per Counselor

876:1

Desert Mesa Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

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Class Information

20:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 20.6:1

State Avg: 17.5:1

876

Students per Counselor

Desert Mesa Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$60,417

City Avg: $56,363

State Avg: $56,704

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio20:1

Students per Counselor876:1

Desert Mesa Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

52.74%

Male

47.26%

Female

Total Enrollment: 876 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White19.29%

Hispanic77.4%

Asian0.11%

Black1.14%

Two or More Races1.48%

Native American0.57%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Desert Mesa Elementary School

Q: What is Desert Mesa Elementary School?

A: Desert Mesa Elementary School is a elementary public located in Yuma.

Q: How many students attend Desert Mesa Elementary School?

A: Desert Mesa Elementary School has approximately 876 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Mesa Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Desert Mesa Elementary School is 20:1.

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Detailed Information about Desert Mesa Elementary School

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About Desert Mesa Elementary School - Yuma, AZ

Quick Facts about Desert Mesa Elementary School
School Name	Desert Mesa Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	2350 S Avenue 7 1/2 E, Yuma, AZ 85365, Yuma, AZ
County	Yuma County
Phone	+1 (928) 502-8600
Total Students	876
Student-Teacher Ratio	20:1
Full-Time Teachers	42
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Mesa Elementary School

What is Desert Mesa Elementary School?

Desert Mesa Elementary School is a elementary public located in Yuma.

How many students attend Desert Mesa Elementary School?

Desert Mesa Elementary School has approximately 876 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Mesa Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Desert Mesa Elementary School is 20:1.

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