At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 405
569
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
77%+23.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Whitman Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in MESA, Arizona. The school enrolls 569 students. It is part of the Mesa Unified District (4235) 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.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictMesa Unified District (4235)
County4013
CityMESA
ZIP85201
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID040497000420
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment569
White9.8%
Hispanic / Latino64.7%
Black / African American6.3%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native14.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
Two or More Races3.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
9.8%
Hispanic
64.7%
Black
6.3%
Asian
0.4%
Two+
3.0%
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.