At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 405
383
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
76%+22.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Harris Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in MESA, Arizona. The school enrolls 383 students. It is part of the Gilbert Unified District (4239) district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arizona state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictGilbert Unified District (4239)
County4013
CityMESA
ZIP85204
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID040340001537
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment383
White25.6%
Hispanic / Latino55.1%
Black / African American9.4%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.6%
Two or More Races3.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
25.6%
Hispanic
55.1%
Black
9.4%
Asian
0.8%
Two+
3.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.