At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 410
382
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
76%+22.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
9.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Harris Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in MESA, Arizona. The school enrolls 382 students. It is part of the Gilbert Unified District (4239) district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arizona state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictGilbert Unified District (4239)
County4013
CityMESA
ZIP85204
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID040340001537
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment382
White33.3%
Hispanic / Latino47.1%
Black / African American8.8%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.6%
Two or More Races4.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
33.3%
Hispanic
47.1%
Black
8.8%
Asian
0.5%
Two+
4.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.