Thomas R Weitzel Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1020 S Extension
Mesa, AZ 85210

Thomas R Weitzel Elementary School in Mesa, AZ serves 655 students with a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, consistent over the last five years.

Math proficiency is 9%, which is lower than the state average of 34% and district average of 33%, showing a declining trend from 34% in 2012 to 9% in 2023.

Reading proficiency stands at 17%, also lower than the state average of 40% and district average of 38%, decreasing significantly from 66% in 2011.

Science proficiency was reported at 10% in 2022, below the state average of 24% and district average of 22%.

The student body is predominantly Hispanic (421 of 655), with 83% of students eligible for free lunch and 15% for reduced–price lunch, indicating a high level of socioeconomic need.

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Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Thomas R Weitzel Elementary School
Kind	106
1	96
2	91
3	80
4	94
5	97
6	91

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Total Students

655 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2015-2024)
Year	Thomas R Weitzel Elementary School
2024	655
2023	655
2022	655
2021	655
2020	655
2019	655
2018	655
2017	655
2016	655
2015	655

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Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2015-2024)
Year	Thomas R Weitzel Elementary School
2024	34
2023	34
2022	34
2021	34
2020	34
2019	34
2018	34
2017	34
2016	34
2015	34

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This School

State Level (AZ)

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

17:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2015-2024)
Year	Thomas R Weitzel Elementary School	Arizona	Mesa Unified District (4235)
2024	19:1	17:1
2023	19:1	18:1	16:1
2022	19:1	18:1	17:1
2021	19:1	17:1	17:1
2020	19:1	19:1	19:1
2019	19:1	19:1	19:1
2018	19:1	19:1	19:1
2017	19:1	19:1	19:1
2016	19:1	19:1	20:1
2015	19:1	19:1	19:1

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American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2024)
Year	Thomas R Weitzel Elementary School	Arizona	Mesa Unified District (4235)
2024	5%	5%
2023	5%	5%	4%
2022	5%	5%	4%
2021	5%	5%	4%
2020	5%	6%	4%
2019	5%	6%	4%
2018	4%	6%	4%
2017	4%	6%	4%
2016	4%	5%	5%
2015	4%	5%	4%

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Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2024)
Year	Thomas R Weitzel Elementary School	Arizona	Mesa Unified District (4235)
2024	2%	3%
2023	2%	3%	1%
2022	2%	3%	1%
2021	2%	3%	1%
2020	2%	3%	1%
2019	2%	3%	1%
2018	1%	3%	1%
2017	1%	3%	1%
2016	1%	3%	1%
2015	1%	3%	2%

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Hispanic

64%

48%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2024)
Year	Thomas R Weitzel Elementary School	Arizona	Mesa Unified District (4235)
2024	64%	48%
2023	64%	47%	46%
2022	64%	47%	46%
2021	64%	46%	46%
2020	64%	45%	44%
2019	64%	45%	44%
2018	65%	45%	44%
2017	65%	45%	44%
2016	65%	45%	43%
2015	65%	45%	42%

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Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2024)
Year	Thomas R Weitzel Elementary School	Arizona	Mesa Unified District (4235)
2024	7%	6%
2023	7%	6%	5%
2022	7%	6%	5%
2021	7%	6%	5%
2020	7%	5%	5%
2019	7%	5%	5%
2018	8%	5%	4%
2017	8%	5%	4%
2016	8%	5%	4%
2015	8%	5%	4%

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White

22%

34%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2024)
Year	Thomas R Weitzel Elementary School	Arizona	Mesa Unified District (4235)
2024	22%	34%
2023	22%	35%	39%
2022	22%	35%	40%
2021	22%	36%	40%
2020	22%	38%	43%
2019	22%	38%	43%
2018	22%	38%	45%
2017	22%	38%	45%
2016	22%	39%	46%
2015	22%	40%	47%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.54

0.66

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2015-2024)
Year	Thomas R Weitzel Elementary School	Arizona	Mesa Unified District (4235)
2024	0.54	0.65
2023	0.54	0.65	0.63
2022	0.54	0.65	0.63
2021	0.54	0.66	0.63
2020	0.54	0.65	0.62
2019	0.54	0.65	0.62
2018	0.53	0.65	0.61
2017	0.53	0.65	0.61
2016	0.53	0.65	0.61
2015	0.53	0.64	0.60

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Eligible for

83%

40%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2015-2024)
Year	Thomas R Weitzel Elementary School	Arizona	Mesa Unified District (4235)
2024	83%	40%
2023	83%	39%	42%
2022	83%	29%	24%
2021	83%	42%	55%
2020	83%	43%	47%
2019	83%	43%	47%
2018	83%	42%	51%
2017	83%	42%	51%
2016	83%	33%	51%
2015	83%	34%	45%

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Eligible for

15%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2015-2024)
Year	Thomas R Weitzel Elementary School	Arizona	Mesa Unified District (4235)
2024	15%	9%
2023	15%	7%	10%
2022	15%	2%
2021	15%	9%	9%
2020	15%	7%	9%
2019	15%	7%	9%
2018	15%	9%	7%
2017	15%	9%	7%
2016	15%	11%	7%
2015	15%	5%	7%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Mesa Unified District (4235)

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Thomas R Weitzel Elementary School?

655 students attend Thomas R Weitzel Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

64% of Thomas R Weitzel Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas R Weitzel Elementary School?

Thomas R Weitzel Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.

What grades does Thomas R Weitzel Elementary School offer ?

Thomas R Weitzel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Thomas R Weitzel Elementary School part of?

Thomas R Weitzel Elementary School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235).

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