At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 410
374
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
56%+2.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Sousa Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in MESA, Arizona. The school enrolls 374 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
12.9:1 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 ID040497001410
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment374
White51.6%
Hispanic / Latino38.3%
Black / African American3.4%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races5.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
51.6%
Hispanic
38.3%
Black
3.4%
Asian
0.8%
Two+
5.0%
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.