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Desert Mesa Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27
Primary|YUMA, Arizona|Yuma Elementary District (4499)
YUMA, AZ 85365
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Upcoming Events
Jul
22
Wed
Elementary School Offices OpenEvent
Aug
3
Mon
First Day of SchoolEvent
Confirm bus route and pickup time. Early dismissal may apply.
Sep
7
Mon
Labor DayHoliday
Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.
Oct
9
Fri
Fall BreakBreak
Nov
11
Wed
Veteran's DayHoliday
Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.
Nov
23
Mon
Thanksgiving BreakBreak
Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.
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School Profile
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
827
Student:Teacher
19.7:1
Locale
Rural
District
Yuma Elementary District (4499)Phone
(928)502-8600School 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
1 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Worse than average in AZTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
735
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
35
83% fully certified
Counselors
1
Psychologists
0.5
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,416
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$5,139
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$11,737
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 19%State 63%Local 18%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$280,976
+1.4% 1yr+44.2% 5yr
Yuma, AZ metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
31.7%
Below 150% poverty line
8.2%
Unemployment rate
13.3%
Uninsured residents
24.7%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
1,580
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,348
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Speech/Language Impairment
265 (20%)
Autism
244 (18%)
Specific Learning Disability
170 (13%)
Other Health Impairment
140 (10%)
Intellectual Disability
79 (6%)
Emotional Disturbance
36 (3%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
876
Current enrollment
Stable(+9% 5yr)Coming Up
Wed, Jul 22, 2026
Elementary School Offices Open
EventMon, Aug 3, 2026
First Day of School
EventMon, Sep 7, 2026
Labor Day
HolidayFull School Calendar 2026-27
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | Fall Break |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Veteran's Day |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Winter Break |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | MLK Day |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | Non-Student Day |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | President's Day |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Spring Break |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | Last Day of School |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day |
| Wed, Jun 2, 2027 | Elementary School Offices Close |
| Wed, Jun 9, 2027 | Middle School Offices Close |
Showing 14 events for the 2026-27 school year
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.
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