At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 410
506
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
69%+15.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Taft Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in MESA, Arizona. The school enrolls 506 students. It is part of the Mesa Unified District (4235) 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
13.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictMesa Unified District (4235)
County4013
CityMESA
ZIP85207
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID040497000416
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment506
White37.5%
Hispanic / Latino54.8%
Black / African American2.2%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races4.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
37.5%
Hispanic
54.8%
Black
2.2%
Asian
0.4%
Two+
4.3%
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.