O’Connor Elementary School is a public school located within the Central Mesa East neighborhood. As part of the Mesa Public Schools District, the school serves students in kindergarten through sixth grade. It was named after Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to become a Supreme Court Justice. The school mascot is the Ocelot.
At O’Connor Elementary School, students have consistently met and exceeded state standards for test scores and overall academic excellence. With smaller class sizes and a dedicated staff of teachers, O’Connor Elementary creates an engaging environment that can cater various learning styles and capabilities.
The school also prides itself on successful communication with parents and caregivers. By hosting events such as Curriculum Night, parents can glean some insight into the material that is being taught to their children on a daily basis.
O’Connor Elementary School also places a strong emphasis on their Parent-Teacher Organization, which includes fundraising for new student programs, resources, events and services. This school’s PTO also sponsors a variety of activities that students can be involved in, including book fairs and a Fun Run.
O'Connor Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-6
4840 E Adobe St,
Mesa, AZ
Mesa Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Scott Eshman
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
33%
Niche Grade
B-
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.8%
GreatSchools Rating
9
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
18%
State Average
44%
Science
42%
State Average
31%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
448:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
White
48.8%
Hispanic
38.2%
Two or more races
4%
Black
3.1%
Native American
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
8/8/2024
O’Connor Elementary is amazing! I’ve had five of my six kids in O’Connor and all are or have excelled there. Every teacher my kids have had os thoughtful, caring and concerned for their well-being. We’ve been through three or four principals over the last 18 years and while all of them have been won...
7/31/2024
The principal is terrible. This used to be a 9/10 school then Tinich took over and everything declined. My kids excitement for school and learning has also declined. She is rude and dismissive to parents. Every teacher has been excellent though.
10/4/2023
It was a great school before the new principal took over (Dr Tinich) in 2022-2023. Now since she started it’s so strict, I had one of their staff members compared it to boot camp. The new principal took away access to the playground in the morning, no snacks allowed during breaks, no recess for 6th...
5/13/2023
Teachers, Principal and staff here are dedicated to educating ALL their students, no matter their strengths or challenges.
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Central Mesa East
List Price Range
$150K - $4.7M
Homes For Sale
46
Average Home Value
$394,299
Median Lot Size
3,920 Sq Ft
% Renters
31%
Household Income
$75,042
% of College Grads
21.5%
Median Age
49
Average House Size
1,418 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
42.9%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
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- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Ensenada Park
- Picnic Area
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- Playground
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- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Golden Hills Park
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