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Falcon Hill Elementary School

1645 N STERLING, MESA, AZ 85207Mesa Unified District (4235) →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–06Non-Charter
487
Students
Total enrolled
$13,766
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
12.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 18% vs nat'l
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 487 students in grades PK–06 in MESA, Arizona.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,766 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Falcon Hill Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in MESA, Arizona, serving grades PK–06 with 487 students. The district invests $13,766 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 46% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Falcon Hill Elementary School

487
Total Students
12.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
46%
Free Lunch
39
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution268 male · 219 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility46%
National avg 52% · 223 students
Student Composition
59%
29%
Asian1%
White59%
Hispanic / Latino29%
Black1%
Multiracial6%
Native American3%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 040497001497

Academic Outcomes at Falcon Hill Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 61th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 85207

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,766Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,766
State avg
$16,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,057
Student Support$2,616
Administration$1,652
Operations$2,065
Other$1,377
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,766 spent per student, an estimated $6,099 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
45%
37%
State government
44.5%
Local (property tax)
37.4%
Federal programs
18.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Summit AcademyIshikawa Elementary SchoolZaharis ElementaryFranklin at Brimhall Elementary
+10 more
↓
Middle
Carson Junior High SchoolTaylor Junior High SchoolFremont Junior High SchoolStapley Junior High School
+5 more
↓
High School
Westwood High SchoolMesa High SchoolRed Mountain High SchoolMountain View High School
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 06
Location—
CountyMaricopa County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMesa Unified District (4235) →
Phone: (480)472-8600
NCES ID: 040497001497
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in MESA seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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High
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High
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High
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High
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Elem
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1,227 students · PK–08
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Mid
Carson Junior High School
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District School Rankings
Location
1645 N STERLING, MESA, AZ 85207
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.