- Enrollment
- 1,506
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clovis, NM
Mesa Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mesa Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350057030016
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mesa Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New Mexico schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #10 of 13
- schools in Clovis · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 389
- students enrolled
Mesa Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa Elementary ranks #10 of 13 schools in Clovis, NM.
School address
District: Clovis Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350057030016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Mesa Elementary held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 350057030016 · Clovis, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 17.7:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Clovis High (1,506 students)
Mesa Elementary held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 27.1 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
- Clovis High
Clovis High
1,506 students
- W D Gattis Mid 527
W D Gattis Middle School
527 students
- Marshall Middl 511
Marshall Middle
511 students
- La Casita Elem 484
La Casita Elementary
484 students
- Clovis Hs Fres 482
Clovis Hs Freshman Academy
482 students
- This school 389
Mesa Elementary
389 students
What this shows Mesa Elementary reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mesa Elementary compares
Mesa Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 26% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 86% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$13,451
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
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 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.9%
White 41.4%
African American 6.2%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Mesa Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clovis Municipal Schools reports $13,451 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| W D Gattis Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshall Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Casita Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clovis Hs Freshman Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 30.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mesa Elementary
How many students attend Mesa Elementary?
Mesa Elementary has 389 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clovis, NM. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesa Elementary is 17.7:1, which is 26% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mesa Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mesa Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 41.9% of enrollment, in Clovis, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mesa Elementary?
Mesa Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Clovis?
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa Elementary ranks #10 of 13 schools in Clovis, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clovis on the city page.
What other schools are in Clovis Municipal Schools?
Besides Mesa Elementary, Clovis Municipal Schools also operates Clovis High (1,506 students), W D Gattis Middle School (527 students), and Marshall Middle (511 students). See the Clovis Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.