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#1312 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Lehi Elementary School

Elementary School · Mesa Unified District (4235)

2555 N STAPLEY DR, Mesa, AZ 85203

Enrollment

395

Student-Teacher

15.8:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Arizona schools

#1,312 of 2,006

In Mesa

#77 of 129

public schools

In district

#42 of 76

Mesa Unified District (4235)

School environment

7.9 / 10

Very Good

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Lehi Elementary School

5.5/10

Elementary School in Mesa · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Lehi Elementary School

Lehi Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mesa, AZ, part of Mesa Unified District (4235). Lehi Elementary School serves approximately 395 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Lehi Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,312 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

Structured state assessment records for Lehi Elementary School show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.8 pts below district
  • This school 5.5 · Average
  • District avg 6.3
  • AZ avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Lehi Elementary School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

45% of students at Lehi Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-25.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$12,121
Chronic Absenteeism45.1%

Lehi Elementary School — Students at Lehi Elementary School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 28.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 34.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
44%
ELA
56%
2010
Math
39%
ELA
59%
2011
Math
40%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
41%
ELA
61%
2013
Math
44%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
21%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
7%
ELA
13%
2021*
Math
7%
ELA
13%
2022
Math
9%
ELA
15%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.3/10.

How Lehi Elementary School Compares

See how Lehi Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.5/10
35th percentile in AZ
Academic
2.6/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
6.3/10
Average
Environment
7.9/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
16:1 student-teacher ratio
25 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
45.1%

Location

2555 N STAPLEY DR, Mesa, AZ 85203

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Lehi Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MacArthur Elementary School (rated 9.2/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Hermosa Vista Elementary School (rated 8.8/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Ishikawa Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Mesa, see our Mesa schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 85203 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$72,851

Median Home Value

$388,300

Median Rent

$1,388/mo

Population

37,435

College Educated

29%

Homeownership

56.6%

Avg Commute

24.1 min

Poverty Rate

12%

Median Age

33.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lehi Elementary School

What grades does Lehi Elementary School serve?

Lehi Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Lehi Elementary School?

Lehi Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 395 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lehi Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lehi Elementary School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lehi Elementary School rank in AZ?

Lehi Elementary School ranks #1,312 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Lehi Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lehi Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lehi Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lehi Elementary School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lehi Elementary School a charter school?

No, Lehi Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lehi Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Lehi Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
7 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
17 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
28 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
395
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.1%

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