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Desert Mesa Elementary School

Yuma, Arizona · Grades PreK to 5 · Yuma Elementary District (4499)

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About Desert Mesa Elementary School

Desert Mesa Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Yuma, Arizona. Enrollment was 876 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Yuma. With about 42.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 20.6 students per teacher. Yuma Elementary District (4499) runs 18 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. There are 9 other schools within 5 miles. The surrounding area is classified as a rural area close to an urban area.

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School facts

Address	2350 S Avenue 7 1/2 E, Yuma, AZ 85365
Phone	(928) 502-8600
School district	Yuma Elementary District (4499)
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	876
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	42.5
Students per teacher	20.6
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Rural, fringe, Yuma County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 040960001804). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

STEDY- Gila Ridge HS SatellitePublic · Grades 9 to 12Yuma · 0.3 mi Gila Ridge High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Yuma · 0.3 mi STEDY- Arizona Western CollegePublic · Grades 10 to 12Yuma · 0.6 mi Mary A Otondo Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Yuma · 1 mi Castle Dome Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Yuma · 1 mi Southwestern Christian SchoolPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades K to 8Yuma · 1.8 mi Ron Watson Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Yuma · 2.5 mi Sunrise Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Yuma · 2.6 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Desert Mesa Elementary School serve?

Desert Mesa Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Desert Mesa Elementary School?

Desert Mesa Elementary School reported 876 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Mesa Elementary School?

About 20.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 876 students and 42.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Desert Mesa Elementary School a public or charter school?

Desert Mesa Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Desert Mesa Elementary School in?

Desert Mesa Elementary School is part of Yuma Elementary District (4499). See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/az/yuma-elementary-district-4499/

Where is Desert Mesa Elementary School located?

Desert Mesa Elementary School is at 2350 S Avenue 7 1/2 E, Yuma, AZ 85365. The phone number is (928) 502-8600.

How many other schools are near Desert Mesa Elementary School?

There are 9 other schools within 5 miles of Desert Mesa Elementary School in our directory.