Enrollment
165
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mesa, AZ
Mesa Distance Learning Program
Federal NCES profile for Mesa Distance Learning Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 74/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040497001832
👥 S:T ratio 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mesa Distance Learning Program earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Arizona schools.
- #1 of 70
- schools in Mesa · Resource Index
- 74
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.8:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 165
- students enrolled
Mesa Distance Learning Program has class sizes smaller than 98% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa Distance Learning Program ranks #1 of 70 schools in Mesa, AZ.
School address
District: Mesa Unified District (4235) · Arizona
NCES ID 040497001832 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
3.8:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mesa Distance Learning Program compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mesa Distance Learning Program
Mesa Distance Learning Program is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Mesa, Arizona, enrolling 165 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 3.8:1, Mesa Distance Learning Program is leaner than roughly 98% of Arizona schools and 78% under the state's 17:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Enrollment of 165 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (39%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 165 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Mesa's public schools, it stands alongside Eastmark High School (1,889 students): Mesa Distance Learning Program is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (3.8:1 vs 23.6:1).
Mesa Unified District (4235) also operates Mountain View High School (3,421 students) and Red Mountain High School (3,379 students) alongside Mesa Distance Learning Program.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mesa Distance Learning Program compares
Mesa Distance Learning Program on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.8:1 | ▼ 78% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.8:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
165
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
3.8:1
students per teacher
- 78% below state mean
Top 2% in Arizona - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,160
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 165 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.3%
White 38.8%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Mesa Distance Learning Program is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mesa Unified District (4235), which includes Mesa Distance Learning Program.
$11,160
Per student
-15%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.4%
State 44.5%
Federal 18.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mesa Distance Learning Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Mountain High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesa High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dobson High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mesa Distance Learning Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,421
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 3,379
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 3,233
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 3,135
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,284
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Mesa
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eastmark High School
Standard public school
1,889 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School
Standard public school
1,711 students
Silver Valley Elementary
Standard public school
1,384 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Astravo Online Academy
Standard public school
849 students
Eagleridge Enrichment Program
Standard public school
694 students 63.1:1 students per teacher
American Leadership Academy Virtual
Standard public school
660 students
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~165 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~3.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mesa Distance Learning Program
How many students attend Mesa Distance Learning Program?
Mesa Distance Learning Program has 165 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mesa, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesa Distance Learning Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesa Distance Learning Program is 3.8:1, which is 78% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 76% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mesa Distance Learning Program?
The largest demographic group at Mesa Distance Learning Program is Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment, in Mesa, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mesa Distance Learning Program?
Mesa Distance Learning Program has a Resource Investment Index of 74/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mesa Distance Learning Program rank among schools in Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa Distance Learning Program ranks #1 of 70 schools in Mesa, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mesa on the city page.
Is Mesa Distance Learning Program a good school?
Mesa Distance Learning Program earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mesa Unified District (4235)?
Besides Mesa Distance Learning Program, Mesa Unified District (4235) also operates Mountain View High School (3,421 students), Red Mountain High School (3,379 students), and Mesa High School (3,233 students). See the Mesa Unified District (4235) district page for the complete list.
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