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Emily Meschter Early Learning Center

4605 N LA CHOLLA BLVD, TUCSON, AZ 85705 · (520) 696-8909 · Pima County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL136 STUDENTS
Enrollment
136
Elementary
DISTRICT 376 · STATE 451
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.6:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
136
Student demographics
White
3324%
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
9671%
DISTRICT 72% · STATE 48%
Black
21%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 6%
Asian
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Two+
21%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 4%
Native American
11%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
8865%
Female
4835%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
136
+50 (+58%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
was 14.3:1
% White
24%
was 27%
% Hispanic
71%
was 69%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Emily Meschter Early Learning Center

Emily Meschter Early Learning Center, a minimally staffed primary school in TUCSON, Arizona, part of Flowing Wells Unified District (4405), hosts 136 students, covering grade pre-K. Compared to the state average of about 451 students per school, that is 70% below typical.

Across the 11 schools in Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) (5,225 students total), Emily Meschter Early Learning Center accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On demographics, Emily Meschter Early Learning Center lists that Hispanic students make up the majority at 71%. Beyond that, the school records 24% White. That is noticeably more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 36%.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Emily Meschter Early Learning Center has 10 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.6:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 17.0:1 average.

In the surrounding community, community-level numbers for Pima County indicate median household income runs about $70,315, about 37% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Emily Meschter Early Learning Center is one of 398 public schools in Pima County (combined enrollment of about 140,692 students).

Flowing Wells Junior High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Emily Meschter Early Learning Center.

Geographically, the school is in a commuter-belt area.

Looking at the recent track record. Emily Meschter Early Learning Center's enrollment has grew 58% since 2018, when it stood at 86 (now 136).

Within the allk12 community for this school, members of the Emily Meschter Early Learning Center community share and discuss fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Pima County at a glance

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Population
1,060,490
Census ACS
Median income
$70,315
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
398
140,692 students

Quick facts

School name
Emily Meschter Early Learning Center
District
Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)
Address
4605 N LA CHOLLA BLVD, TUCSON, AZ 85705
Phone
(520) 696-8909
County
Pima County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–PK
Total enrollment
136
Teachers (FTE)
10
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
040301002065
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Other schools in TUCSON
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Frequently asked questions

About Emily Meschter Early Learning Center
What is the total enrollment at Emily Meschter Early Learning Center?
Emily Meschter Early Learning Center enrolls approximately 136 students in grades PK-PK.
Is Emily Meschter Early Learning Center an elementary, middle, or high school?
Emily Meschter Early Learning Center is an elementary school covering grades PK-PK.
How many teachers does Emily Meschter Early Learning Center have?
Emily Meschter Early Learning Center employs 10 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.
How diverse is Emily Meschter Early Learning Center?
Emily Meschter Early Learning Center reports a student body of 24% White, 71% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more.
What district is Emily Meschter Early Learning Center in?
Emily Meschter Early Learning Center is part of Flowing Wells Unified District (4405).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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