- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mesa, WA
Mesa Elem
Federal NCES profile for Mesa Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530573000849
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mesa Elem earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Washington schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Washington
- 65.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 220
- students enrolled
Mesa Elem has class sizes smaller than 79% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Franklin School District · Washington
NCES ID 530573000849 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Mesa Elem grew from 192 students in 2022-23 to 222 in 2023-24 (+15.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.3 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 530573000849 · Mesa, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
220 enr · 13.8:1 · 65.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Connell High School (615 students)
Mesa Elem grew from 192 students in 2022-23 to 222 in 2023-24 (+15.6%). Teacher FTE lost 16.3 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Mesa Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Connell High S
Connell High School
615 students
- Connell Elem
Connell Elem
491 students
- Basin City Ele
Basin City Elem
330 students
- Robert L Olds
Robert L Olds Junior High School
322 students
- This school 220
Mesa Elem
220 students
- North Franklin 44
North Franklin Virtual Academy
44 students
What this shows Mesa Elem reports 220 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mesa Elem compares
Mesa Elem is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.1% | ▲ 45% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 220 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
220
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Washington - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,771
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.7%
White 36.8%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Mesa Elem is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Franklin School District reports $17,771 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mesa Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Connell Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Basin City Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert L Olds Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Franklin Virtual Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mesa Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 44
- Students per teacher
- 44:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Mesa
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~220 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mesa Elem
How many students attend Mesa Elem?
Mesa Elem has 220 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mesa, WA. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 222 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesa Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesa Elem is 13.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mesa Elem?
65.1% of students at Mesa Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mesa Elem?
The largest demographic group at Mesa Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment, in Mesa, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mesa Elem?
Mesa Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in North Franklin School District?
Besides Mesa Elem, North Franklin School District also operates Connell High School (615 students), Connell Elem (491 students), and Basin City Elem (330 students). See the North Franklin School District district page for the complete list.