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Alma Elementary School

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 1313 W Medina
       Mesa, AZ  85202

(480) 472-0000

District: Mesa Unified District


Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  533

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.3%
White:
35.5%
African American:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.7% Help


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Mesa Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mesa Unified District 264th of 540 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alma Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 66.41 376th 1062 64.6%
2010 53.25 499th 1090 54.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education Accountability Division, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Sunday, August 9, 2009

Open Quote If you are looking for a great Music Program... bring your family to Alma. I am impressed with all the teachers and staff, they are caring and friendly. They welcome help in the classroom. There are many fun events during the year: Family Math Night, Reading Under the Stars, Talent Show, 4th Grade Musical, 1st grade PE Night. All around great education! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Alma Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1001 32 42 68 5 n/a n/a -311 837
1989 785 20 33 44 3 n/a n/a -114 771
1990 724 24 36 45 2 n/a n/a 24 855
1991 737 21 26 51 6 n/a n/a -36 805
1992 657 19 30 37 5 n/a n/a 1 749
1993 637 12 30 41 7 n/a n/a 0 727
1994 609 15 34 62 5 n/a n/a 0 725
1995 589 29 34 62 2 n/a n/a 0 716
1996 589 29 34 62 2 n/a n/a 0 716
1997 546 30 31 64 9 n/a n/a 0 680
1998 579 40 34 165 19 n/a n/a 0 837
1999 587 38 31 205 20 n/a n/a 0 881
2000 554 29 21 241 18 n/a n/a 0 863
2001 548 35 22 251 20 n/a n/a 0 876
2002 435 77 26 262 39 n/a n/a 0 839
2003 435 77 26 262 39 n/a n/a 0 839
2004 379 56 21 280 32 n/a n/a 0 768
2005 319 53 24 285 26 n/a n/a 0 707
2006 297 48 19 326 25 n/a n/a 0 715
2007 263 32 16 311 20 n/a n/a 0 642
2008 220 43 19 317 23 n/a n/a 0 622
2009 223 38 14 303 27 n/a n/a 0 605
2010 189 36 17 268 23 n/a n/a 0 533

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alma Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 837 37.5 22.3 n/a
1989 771 34.5 22.3 n/a
1990 855 33.0 25.9 n/a
1991 805 34.0 23.6 n/a
1992 749 35.0 21.4 n/a
1993 727 33.0 22.0 n/a
1994 725 33.0 22.0 n/a
1995 716 32.5 22.0 n/a
1996 716 32.5 22.0 n/a
1997 680 35.0 19.4 n/a
1998 837 37.9 22.1 n/a
1999 881 40.8 21.6 n/a
2000 863 41.7 20.7 n/a
2001 876 42.9 20.4 n/a
2002 839 40.2 20.9 48
2003 839 40.2 20.9 48
2004 768 37.1 20.7 58.9
2005 707 35.4 20.0 63.9
2006 715 35.0 20.4 62.7
2007 642 36.5 17.6 54.2
2008 622 32.0 19.4 57.1
2009 605 34.5 17.5 57.4
2010 533 28.9 18.4 65.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alma Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 837 37.5 22.3 n/a
1989 771 34.5 22.3 n/a
1990 855 33.0 25.9 n/a
1991 805 34.0 23.6 n/a
1992 749 35.0 21.4 n/a
1993 727 33.0 22.0 n/a
1994 725 33.0 22.0 n/a
1995 716 32.5 22.0 n/a
1996 716 32.5 22.0 n/a
1997 680 35.0 19.4 n/a
1998 837 37.9 22.1 n/a
1999 881 40.8 21.6 n/a
2000 863 41.7 20.7 n/a
2001 876 42.9 20.4 n/a
2002 839 40.2 20.9 48
2003 839 40.2 20.9 48
2004 768 37.1 20.7 58.9
2005 707 35.4 20.0 63.9
2006 715 35.0 20.4 62.7
2007 642 36.5 17.6 54.2
2008 622 32.0 19.4 57.1
2009 605 34.5 17.5 57.4
2010 533 28.9 18.4 65.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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In the 2009-10 school year, 533 students attended Alma Elementary School.

Students at Alma Elementary School are 50% Hispanic, 35% White, 7% African American, 4% American Indian, 3% Asian.


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