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Lindbergh Elementary School

Summary:

Lindbergh Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mesa, Arizona, serving 506 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Mesa Unified District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks 179 out of 288 districts in the state.

Lindbergh Elementary has consistently been ranked in the bottom quarter of Arizona elementary schools, with a 0-1 star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is consistently well below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 24% of 4th-grade students were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 45% in the district and 46% statewide. Lindbergh's student subgroups, such as Hispanic, African American, and Special Education students, also perform significantly worse than their peers at the district and state levels.

In comparison, the nearby Lincoln Elementary School and Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus, a high-performing charter school, generally perform better than Lindbergh on academic measures. Lindbergh's per-student spending has fluctuated over the years, but this level of funding does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes for the school. The school's performance for homeless and foster care students is particularly concerning, with the school ranking in the bottom 10% and top 28% of Arizona elementary schools, respectively, in the 2020-2021 school year.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 930 S Lazona Dr
       Mesa, AZ  85204-4337

(480) 472-6300

District: Mesa Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
830th of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,627 Help


Students who attend Lindbergh Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Taylor Junior High School
High:    Mesa High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  482

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
82.0%
White:
10.0%
African American:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.8% Help


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Compare Details Lindbergh Elementary School ranks worse than 91% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 43rd among 51 ranked elementary schools in the Mesa Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.46. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (82%), White (10%), African American (2.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lindbergh Elementary School is 14.6, which is the 17th best among 51 elementary schools in the Mesa Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lindbergh Elementary School is $8,627. 35 elementary schools in the Mesa Unified District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lindbergh Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Mesa Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mesa Unified District 187th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lindbergh Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lindbergh Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 38.01 681st 1062 35.9%
2010 27.85 841st 1090 22.8%
2011 26.78 846th 1075 21.3%
2012 29.94 891st 1141 21.9%
2013 30.31 899th 1158 22.4%
2014 30.96 775th 1079 28.2%
2015 24.48 699th 955 26.8%
2016 25.60 804th 1079 25.5%
2017 41.53 598th 1106 45.9%
2018 29.23 764th 1109 31.1%
2019 17.55 864th 1039 16.8%
2021 20.77 976th 1226 20.4%
2023 16.07 1086th 1245 12.8%
2024 12.46 830th 912 9.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lindbergh Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.48 795th 1027 22.6%
2023 23.54 544th 617 11.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lindbergh Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.28 417th 975 57.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lindbergh Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.08 184th 417 55.9%
2021 30.27 908th 1201 24.4%
2023 20.87 732nd 820 10.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lindbergh Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.42 453rd 820 44.8%
2023 20.72 958th 1116 14.2%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Lindbergh Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.42 385th 423 9.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Lindbergh Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.07 781st 1023 23.7%
2019 12.67 774th 862 10.2%
2021 21.32 986th 1219 19.1%
2023 11.84 1174th 1219 3.7%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Lindbergh Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.51 86th 306 71.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Lindbergh Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.07 593rd 1032 42.5%
2019 16.25 727th 850 14.5%
2021 22.52 960th 1220 21.3%
2023 20.63 989th 1216 18.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Lindbergh Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.29 826th 895 7.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lindbergh Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.61 541st 911 40.6%
2019 23.75 556th 709 21.6%
2021 27.69 887th 1198 26.0%
2023 17.71 1056th 1170 9.7%
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Rank History for Native American students at Lindbergh Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.61 184th 654 71.9%
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Rank History for White students at Lindbergh Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.74 1047th 1161 9.8%
2023 21.30 864th 1024 15.6%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Open Quote I am very upset to learn that the sixth grade teacher of whom I am not a fan, is shunning students, not allowing them to attend the end of year celebration party. She has installed a point system, if the child does not meet her requirements the students will not be allowed to attend the party, they will be ostracized, banned to another room while she and students have a party. This is no way to treat kids with delicate self esteems, setting them up to be targets of bullying I have never heard of such a thing. Grades and points should be a private matter between student and teacher this is a horrible practice. Not only is this a failing school ranked in the bottom it is no wonder. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Open Quote New principle making great changes. He's very personable. Susanne at front office is Amazing!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lindbergh Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 676 10 18 96 4 n/a n/a 9 813
1989 709 16 28 106 2 n/a n/a 4 865
1990 777 15 30 95 6 n/a n/a -74 849
1991 744 11 21 97 10 n/a n/a 59 942
1992 645 7 12 91 12 n/a n/a -1 766
1993 527 7 3 108 5 n/a n/a 0 650
1994 587 14 4 159 4 n/a n/a 0 768
1995 473 28 6 191 7 n/a n/a 0 705
1996 473 28 6 191 7 n/a n/a 0 705
1997 450 25 8 196 7 n/a n/a 0 686
1998 344 29 4 201 12 n/a n/a 0 590
1999 336 29 7 260 13 n/a n/a 0 645
2000 288 24 2 269 20 n/a n/a 0 603
2001 257 30 7 321 11 n/a n/a 0 626
2002 257 34 9 448 11 n/a n/a 0 759
2003 257 34 9 448 11 n/a n/a 0 759
2004 232 31 8 476 17 n/a n/a 0 764
2005 194 20 6 490 13 n/a n/a 0 723
2006 167 17 4 517 13 n/a n/a 0 718
2007 141 14 11 543 15 n/a n/a 0 724
2008 125 13 5 550 12 n/a n/a 0 705
2009 111 14 3 477 12 n/a n/a 0 617
2010 96 9 1 450 14 n/a n/a 0 570
2011 84 13 10 458 8 0 1 0 574
2012 75 13 10 454 9 0 4 0 565
2013 81 21 3 445 9 0 7 0 566
2014 77 16 0 411 6 0 8 0 518
2015 60 18 2 411 5 0 9 0 505
2016 55 20 3 377 3 1 10 0 469
2017 45 23 2 358 3 1 6 0 438
2018 38 22 2 360 4 2 12 0 440
2019 51 23 1 408 4 3 9 0 499
2020 98 17 0 351 10 2 10 0 488
2021 55 13 1 403 6 3 9 0 490
2022 62 11 0 417 8 2 14 0 514
2023 60 14 2 412 5 1 12 0 506
2024 48 13 3 395 9 4 10 0 482

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lindbergh Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 813 39.5 20.5 n/a
1989 865 38.5 22.4 n/a
1990 849 39.6 21.4 n/a
1991 942 40.6 23.2 n/a
1992 766 40.5 18.9 n/a
1993 650 35.5 18.3 n/a
1994 768 35.0 21.9 n/a
1995 705 39.3 17.9 n/a
1996 705 39.3 17.9 n/a
1997 686 39.8 17.2 n/a
1998 590 36.4 16.2 n/a
1999 645 35.7 18.1 n/a
2000 603 38.1 15.8 n/a
2001 626 38.3 16.3 n/a
2002 759 39.0 19.5 73.1
2003 759 39.0 19.5 73.1
2004 764 36.9 20.7 86.4
2005 723 38.3 18.9 87.4
2006 718 39.4 18.2 91.2
2007 724 40.9 17.7 77.1
2008 705 38.6 18.3 80.6
2009 617 36.1 17.1 80.6
2010 570 32.0 17.7 89.6
2011 574 30.4 18.8 91.3
2012 565 26.5 21.3 92.7
2013 566 29.4 19.2 94.5
2014 518 29.0 17.8 89.8
2015 505 27.0 18.7 77.2
2016 469 25.0 18.7 91.7
2017 438 26.8 16.3 91.3
2018 440 23.3 18.8 90.7
2019 499 25.1 19.8 90.8
2020 488 29.6 16.4 86.9
2021 490 28.0 17.5 n/a
2022 514 30.1 17.0 26.3
2023 506 33.9 14.9 80.8
2024 482 33.0 14.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lindbergh Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 813 39.5 20.5 n/a
1989 865 38.5 22.4 n/a
1990 849 39.6 21.4 n/a
1991 942 40.6 23.2 n/a
1992 766 40.5 18.9 n/a
1993 650 35.5 18.3 n/a
1994 768 35.0 21.9 n/a
1995 705 39.3 17.9 n/a
1996 705 39.3 17.9 n/a
1997 686 39.8 17.2 n/a
1998 590 36.4 16.2 n/a
1999 645 35.7 18.1 n/a
2000 603 38.1 15.8 n/a
2001 626 38.3 16.3 n/a
2002 759 39.0 19.5 73.1
2003 759 39.0 19.5 73.1
2004 764 36.9 20.7 86.4
2005 723 38.3 18.9 87.4
2006 718 39.4 18.2 91.2
2007 724 40.9 17.7 77.1
2008 705 38.6 18.3 80.6
2009 617 36.1 17.1 80.6
2010 570 32.0 17.7 89.6
2011 574 30.4 18.8 91.3
2012 565 26.5 21.3 92.7
2013 566 29.4 19.2 94.5
2014 518 29.0 17.8 89.8
2015 505 27.0 18.7 77.2
2016 469 25.0 18.7 91.7
2017 438 26.8 16.3 91.3
2018 440 23.3 18.8 90.7
2019 499 25.1 19.8 90.8
2020 488 29.6 16.4 86.9
2021 490 28.0 17.5 n/a
2022 514 30.1 17.0 26.3
2023 506 33.9 14.9 80.8
2024 482 33.0 14.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lindbergh Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $152 (1.5%) $22 (0.2%) $327 (3.2%) $7,330 (71.6%) $2,738 (26.7%) $10,068 (98.3%) $10,243
2020 $952 (11.9%) $920 (11.5%) $2,825 (35.4%) $6,878 (86.1%) n/a $6,114 (76.5%) $7,987
2021 $716 (8.3%) $130 (1.5%) $1,562 (18.1%) $7,355 (85.1%) $439 (5.1%) $7,794 (90.2%) $8,640
2022 $646 (7.5%) $120 (1.4%) $1,411 (16.4%) $7,700 (89.3%) $161 (1.9%) $7,861 (91.1%) $8,627

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lindbergh Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 864th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 1086th of 1245 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students499506
 1.4%
African American2314
 39.1%
American Indian45
 25%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic408412
 1%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White5160
 17.6%
Two or More Races912
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.8%80.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lindbergh Elementary School

Students at Lindbergh Elementary School are 82% Hispanic, 10% White, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Students who attend Lindbergh Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Taylor Junior High School
High : Mesa High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 482 students attended Lindbergh Elementary School.

Lindbergh Elementary School ranks in the bottom 9.0% of Arizona elementary schools.


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