At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 405
491
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
69%+15.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.9:1
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 491 students. It is part of the Mesa Unified District (4235) district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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 Enrollment491
White27.7%
Hispanic / Latino64.4%
Black / African American3.1%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races3.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
27.7%
Hispanic
64.4%
Black
3.1%
Asian
0.4%
Two+
3.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.