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Desert Mesa Elementary School — School Profile & District Info

Primary|YUMA, Arizona|Yuma Elementary District (4499)|Last audited: Not yet synced

YUMA, AZ 85365

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School Profile

Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
827
Student:Teacher
19.7:1
Locale
Rural
Econ. Disadvantaged
-0.2%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
35%
50th percentile in AZ
Math Proficiency
20%
37th percentile in AZ
Chronic Absenteeism
7.2%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Worse than average in AZ

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$10,416
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 19%State 63%Local 18%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$280,976
+1.4% YoY
Yuma, AZ metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

876
Current enrollment
Stable(+9% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Jul 15, 2026
Middle School Offices Open
Event
Wed, Jul 22, 2026
Elementary School Offices Open
Event
Mon, Aug 3, 2026
First Day of School
Event

Full School Calendar 2025-26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Mesa Elementary School

Desert Mesa Elementary School currently enrolls 827 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under Yuma Elementary District (4499) in AZ.