- Enrollment
- 2,176
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amarillo, TX
Mesa Verde El
Federal NCES profile for Mesa Verde El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480813000166
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mesa Verde El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #23 of 46
- schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 92.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mesa Verde El has class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa Verde El ranks #23 of 46 schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Mesa Verde El held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 480813000166 · Amarillo, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 11.2:1 · 92.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Tascosa H S (2,176 students)
Mesa Verde El held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mesa Verde El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tascosa H S
Tascosa H S
2,176 students
- Amarillo H S
Amarillo H S
2,161 students
- Caprock H S
Caprock H S
2,058 students
- Palo Duro H S
Palo Duro H S
1,949 students
- Bonham Middle
Bonham Middle
892 students
- This school 337
Mesa Verde El
337 students
What this shows Mesa Verde El reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mesa Verde El compares
Mesa Verde El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.7% | ▲ 50% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Texas average of 61.9%
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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 17% in Texas - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$11,802
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 35.6%
White 26.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Asian 9.8%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Largest group: African American at 35.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.4, Mesa Verde El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Amarillo Isd reports $11,802 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mesa Verde El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tascosa H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amarillo H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caprock H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palo Duro H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bonham Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mesa Verde El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,161
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mesa Verde El
How many students attend Mesa Verde El?
Mesa Verde El has 337 students enrolled. It is a public school in Amarillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesa Verde El?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesa Verde El is 11.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% 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 Verde El?
92.7% of students at Mesa Verde El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mesa Verde El?
The largest demographic group at Mesa Verde El is African American at 35.6% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mesa Verde El?
Mesa Verde El 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).
How does Mesa Verde El rank among schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa Verde El ranks #23 of 46 schools in Amarillo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Amarillo on the city page.
What other schools are in Amarillo Isd?
Besides Mesa Verde El, Amarillo Isd also operates Tascosa H S (2,176 students), Amarillo H S (2,161 students), and Caprock H S (2,058 students). See the Amarillo Isd district page for the complete list.