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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MESA UNIFIED DISTRICT (4235)·NCES 040497000553

Bush Elementary

4925 E INGRAM ST, MESA, AZ 85205 · (480) 472-8500 · Maricopa County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL524 STUDENTS
Enrollment
524
Elementary
DISTRICT 515 · STATE 451
Student : Teacher
15.2:1
35 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.7:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
2
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
43
Kindergarten
59
Grade 1
62
Grade 2
79
Grade 3
72
Grade 4
64
Grade 5
70
Grade 6
68
Ungraded
7
Student demographics
White
67%
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
23%
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 48%
Black
2%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 6%
Asian
1%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Two+
5%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 4%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
51%
Female
49%

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Test scores

AASA 2024-25 . % Passing
English Language Arts
50.0%
AZ avg 45.4% . -9.0pp since 2017
Math
50.0%
AZ avg 37.8% . -14.0pp since 2017
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
524
-19 (-3%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.2:1
was 17.3:1
% White
67%
was 69%
% Hispanic
23%
was 23%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Bush Elementary

Located at 4925 E INGRAM ST, in MESA, Arizona, Bush Elementary is a reasonably sized elementary campus that enrolls 524 students (grades pre-K through 6), part of Mesa Unified District (4235).

Across the 81 schools in Mesa Unified District (4235) (55,821 students total), Bush Elementary accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Bush Elementary logs that White students make up the majority at 67%; the rest consists of 23% Hispanic, 5% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 59% White, putting the school's mix noticeably more White than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, Bush Elementary records 35 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 15.2:1. The state averages around 17.0:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

Across the wider county, community-level numbers for Maricopa County indicate median household income runs about $89,300, 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Maricopa County's 1352 public schools (combined enrollment of about 725,139 students), Bush Elementary is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Self Development Online Academy, around 0.6 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Bush Elementary.

Bush Elementary operates from an inner-city location.

Looking at the recent track record. Bush Elementary's enrollment has decreased 3% since 2018, when it stood at 543 (now 524). The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 17.3:1 in 2018 to 15.2:1 today.

Inside the community feed, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Maricopa County at a glance

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Population
4,559,748
Census ACS
Median income
$89,300
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,352
725,139 students

Quick facts

School name
Bush Elementary
District
Mesa Unified District (4235)
Address
4925 E INGRAM ST, MESA, AZ 85205
Phone
(480) 472-8500
County
Maricopa County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
524
Teachers (FTE)
35
Student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
040497000553
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Bush Elementary
How large is Bush Elementary?
Bush Elementary enrolls approximately 524 students in grades PK-06.
What grades does Bush Elementary serve?
Bush Elementary serves grades PK-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bush Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Bush Elementary is approximately 15.2:1 (35 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Bush Elementary?
At Bush Elementary, the student body is approximately 67% White, 23% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is Bush Elementary public or private?
Bush Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Mesa Unified District (4235).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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