Mesquite Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Gilbert, Arizona 85296 · Gilbert Unified District (4239)
#238 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona
#13788 of 50,301 nationally
About Mesquite Elementary School
Mesquite Elementary School is a public elementary located in Gilbert, in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) school district of Arizona, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 584 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 66.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 238th of 1,136 ranked elementary schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (76th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (34th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 584.
There are 64 schools in Gilbert; Mesquite Elementary School ranks 35th of 60 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)64%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)16.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Mesquite Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 16.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Mesquite Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Gilbert High School
Gilbert · Public high · Grades 7–12
2,418 students · 538 m away
Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy
Gilbert · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
120 students · 835 m away
Settlers Point Elementary
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
524 students · 2.0 km away
Burk Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
440 students · 2.1 km away
Finley Farms Elementary
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
588 students · 2.2 km away
Patterson Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
518 students · 2.2 km away
Gilbert Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
563 students · 2.4 km away
Mesquite Jr High School
Gilbert · Public middle · Grades 6–8
648 students · 2.4 km away
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert
Gilbert · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
598 students · 2.6 km away
Sonoma Ranch Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
466 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Arizona with a comparable Enrollment.
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Rainbow Valley Elementary School
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583 students
Tavan Elementary School
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Craycroft Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mesquite Elementary School a good school?
Mesquite Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 66.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #238 of 1,136 in Arizona. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Mesquite Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Mesquite Elementary School ranks #238 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona and #13788 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Mesquite Elementary School?
Mesquite Elementary School had 584 students in 2025.
Is Mesquite Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Mesquite Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Mesquite Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mesquite Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.