Below Average
#1814 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Based on limited data
First Mesa Elementary School
Elementary School · First Mesa Elementary School · Polacca, AZ
An elementary school in Polacca, AZ serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
PO Box 750, Polacca, AZ 86042
- 62:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on AZ statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where First Mesa Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low217/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,107
Median home value
$61,000
Median rent
$1,088/mo
College educated
9.9%
Homeownership
55%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
First Mesa Elementary School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
First Mesa Elementary School is listed in First Mesa Elementary School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About First Mesa Elementary School
First Mesa Elementary School is a public elementary school in Polacca, AZ, part of First Mesa Elementary School, serving approximately 124 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 62:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,814 of 2,006 schools in AZ. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about First Mesa Elementary School
What grades does First Mesa Elementary School serve?
First Mesa Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend First Mesa Elementary School?
First Mesa Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 124 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Mesa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at First Mesa Elementary School is 62:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does First Mesa Elementary School rank in AZ?
First Mesa Elementary School ranks #1,814 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is First Mesa Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
First Mesa Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is First Mesa Elementary School a charter school?
No, First Mesa Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is First Mesa Elementary School a Title I school?
No, First Mesa Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for First Mesa Elementary School?
97.6% of students at First Mesa Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 124
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 62:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Navajo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.6%
- Phone
- (928) 737-2581
- Area population (ZIP 86042)
- 1,868
- Area median age
- 40.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 86042; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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