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Mesquite Elementary School

Tucson, Arizona · Grades K to 5 · Vail Unified District (4413)

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About Mesquite Elementary School

Located in Tucson, Arizona, Mesquite Elementary School is a public school for kindergarten through grade 5. It reported 640 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Tucson. With about 36.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 17.3 students per teacher. Vail Unified District (4413) runs 21 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Families comparing options will find 18 other schools within 5 miles. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Pima County.

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School facts

Address	9455 E Rita Rd, Tucson, AZ 85747
Phone	(520) 879-2102
School district	Vail Unified District (4413)
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	640
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	36.9
Students per teacher	17.3
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Pima County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 040885001954). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Mesquite Elementary School serve?

Mesquite Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Mesquite Elementary School?

Mesquite Elementary School reported 640 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 640 students and 36.9 teachers in federal data.

Is Mesquite Elementary School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is Mesquite Elementary School in?

Mesquite Elementary School is part of Vail Unified District (4413). See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/az/vail-unified-district-4413/

Where is Mesquite Elementary School located?

Mesquite Elementary School is at 9455 E Rita Rd, Tucson, AZ 85747. The phone number is (520) 879-2102.

How many other schools are near Mesquite Elementary School?

There are 18 other schools within 5 miles of Mesquite Elementary School in our directory.