Established in 1988, Sousa Elementary School is a public school in Northeast Mesa. The school is named after the famous music composer, John Philip Sousa, who is best known for composing timeless American military marches.
“Reach for the Stars” is the school motto, which is demonstrated every day by Sousa’s kindergarten through sixth grade students. The school colors are an appropriate red, white and blue and the school's mission represents a deep commitment to each child through student-centered learning.
In the 2020-2021 school year, the school implemented the Next Education Workforce model, a personalized form of learning that utilizes a team comprised of a lead teacher and four educators specializing in music, physical education, media and technology. Three additional certified teachers, a special education teacher and a retired teacher also assist with reading assessments and literacy instruction. This student enrichment team focuses solely on a group of 100-plus first and second graders, ensuring every student is set up for academic success.
Students at Sousa Elementary School learn the importance recognizing their own strengths, working collaboratively with others and always communicating with kindness and respect. With a strong guiding mission, this public elementary school is a great option for students in the Northeast Mesa neighborhood.
Sousa Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-6
616 N Mountain Rd,
Mesa, AZ
Mesa Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Jennifer Lamanna
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
33%
Niche Grade
B-
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
33%
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Math Proficiency
19%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
30
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Full Time Teachers
30
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Teachers in First or Second Year
2.5%
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GreatSchools Rating
10
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
20%
State Average
31%
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Math
13%
State Average
44%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
417:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
52.2%
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Female
47.8%
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Economically disadvantaged
59.6%
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Male
52.2%
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White
48.4%
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Female
47.8%
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Hispanic
41.2%
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Limited English proficient
5.4%
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Black
4.5%
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Two or more races
3.9%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
12/12/2025
There are some truly wonderful people at this school; however, the bullying issues are never meaningfully addressed. Teachers and upper leadership continually say they are ‘working on it,’ but many parents—myself included—have seen no real action. It’s heartbreaking, because Mesa schools once had a...
12/17/2024
Safety is not taken seriously. If you don’t mind your child harassed and physically attacked by others then you’ll have no problem here. Punishments include even students who did not participate within the activity. Adding to further animosity amongst the students impacting their relationships with...
4/14/2024
No communication or discipline coming from a mom whose kid has needed it and also needed the school to discipline other kids as well. Physical and verbal harassment at its finest. My kid did not feel safe here, and I have tried communicating with staff all year long including the district with nothi...
2/28/2023
If I could have given this school 0 stars I would have. I cannot believe the lack of support that my daughter received at this school. She was bullied by multiple people and the school refused to do anything about it. She was basically told she needed to just ignore the bullies and endure their beha...
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Sousa Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Mesa, AZ and is served by the Mesa Unified School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 374 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 19% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 33% are proficient in reading. Sousa Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $481,471. Discover additional schools in the area, like Superstition High School, Skyline High School, Apache Trail High School, and more. Learn more about what Mesa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sousa Elementary School.