- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shiprock, NM
Mesa Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mesa Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350039000181
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mesa Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Shiprock · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mesa Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Shiprock, NM.
School address
District: Central Consolidated Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350039000181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Mesa Elementary shrank from 293 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 350039000181 · Shiprock, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
229 enr · 12.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Kirtland Central High (743 students)
Mesa Elementary shrank from 293 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Mesa Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kirtland Centr
Kirtland Central High
743 students
- Shiprock High
Shiprock High
502 students
- Judy Nelson El
Judy Nelson Elementary
486 students
- Tse Bit Ai Mid
Tse Bit Ai Middle
390 students
- Kirtland Eleme
Kirtland Elementary
388 students
- This school 229
Mesa Elementary
229 students
What this shows Mesa Elementary reports 229 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mesa Elementary compares
Mesa Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 34% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 93.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 1.7%
White 0.9%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Mesa Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Central Consolidated Schools reports $23,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mesa Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shiprock High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Judy Nelson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tse Bit Ai Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kirtland Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mesa Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide other 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 (~229 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mesa Elementary
How many students attend Mesa Elementary?
Mesa Elementary has 229 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shiprock, NM. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesa Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 14% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 23% 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 Elementary?
100.0% of students at Mesa Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mesa Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mesa Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 93.9% of enrollment, in Shiprock, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mesa Elementary?
Mesa Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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).
How does Mesa Elementary rank among schools in Shiprock?
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Shiprock, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Shiprock on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Consolidated Schools?
Besides Mesa Elementary, Central Consolidated Schools also operates Kirtland Central High (743 students), Shiprock High (502 students), and Judy Nelson Elementary (486 students). See the Central Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.