- Enrollment
- 2,010
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westminster, CO
Mesa Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mesa Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080723001242
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mesa Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #10 of 17
- schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 73.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mesa Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa Elementary School ranks #10 of 17 schools in Westminster, CO.
School address
District: Westminster Public Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080723001242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Mesa Elementary School held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 080723001242 · Westminster, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 15.8:1 · 73.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Westminster High School (2,010 students)
Mesa Elementary School held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Mesa Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westminster Hi
Westminster High School
2,010 students
- Josephine Hodg 597
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy
597 students
- Orchard Park A 531
Orchard Park Academy
531 students
- Sunset Ridge E 449
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
449 students
- Colorado Sport 425
Colorado Sports Leadership Academy
425 students
- This school 317
Mesa Elementary School
317 students
What this shows Mesa Elementary School reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mesa Elementary School compares
Mesa Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.0% | ▲ 90% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 51% in Colorado - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.4%
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
$17,815
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.2%
White 18.6%
African American 2.5%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Mesa Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westminster Public Schools reports $17,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mesa Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orchard Park Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Sports Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mesa Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~317 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mesa Elementary School
How many students attend Mesa Elementary School?
Mesa Elementary School has 317 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westminster, CO. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesa Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 1% higher 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 School?
73.0% of students at Mesa Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mesa Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mesa Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.2% of enrollment, in Westminster, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mesa Elementary School?
Mesa Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mesa Elementary School rank among schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa Elementary School ranks #10 of 17 schools in Westminster, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Westminster on the city page.
What other schools are in Westminster Public Schools?
Besides Mesa Elementary School, Westminster Public Schools also operates Westminster High School (2,010 students), Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy (597 students), and Orchard Park Academy (531 students). See the Westminster Public Schools district page for the complete list.