Enrollment
389
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 350057030016
Mesa Elementary — Clovis, NM
Federal NCES profile for Mesa Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 28
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Clovis Municipal Schools · New Mexico
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 14.4:1 New Mexico avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mesa Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Mesa Elementary reports 389 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 35% above the New Mexico state mean of 14.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 22% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 389 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 28.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Clovis Municipal Schools spends $13,013 per pupil district-wide, below the New Mexico average of $19,045 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 8.4% from local sources (property taxes), 73.3% from the state, and 18.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mesa Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Mexico state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 35% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 69% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
— 35% above state mean
Top 93% in New Mexico — lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,013
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Mexico avg of $19,045
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 389 Top 69% in New Mexico — larger than 31% of 873 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 19.4:1 +35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 350057030016
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 389:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.8%
In-school suspensions 35
Out-of-school suspensions 22
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clovis Municipal Schools, which includes Mesa Elementary.
$13,013
Per student
-32%
vs New Mexico
Avg $19,045
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 8.4%
State 73.3%
Federal 18.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,506
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
Similar other schools in Clovis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
484 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
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444 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Zia Elementary
Standard public school
398 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Parkview Elementary
Standard public school
389 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Lockwood Elementary
Standard public school
378 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Barry Elementary
Standard public school
357 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Mesa Elementary
How many students attend Mesa Elementary?
Mesa Elementary has 389 students enrolled. It is a other school in CLOVIS, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesa Elementary is 19.4:1, which is 35% higher than the New Mexico average of 14.4:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mesa Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mesa Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 41.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in CLOVIS, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mesa Elementary?
Mesa Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.