- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oakdale, CA
Mesa Verde Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mesa Verde Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060006112206
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mesa Verde Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of California schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Oakdale · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.4:1
- large classes for California
- 62.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mesa Verde Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa Verde Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Oakdale, CA.
School address
District: Riverbank Unified · California
NCES ID 060006112206 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Mesa Verde Elementary held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 060006112206 · Oakdale, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 26.4:1 · 62.3% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverbank High (744 students)
Mesa Verde Elementary held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mesa Verde Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverbank High
Riverbank High
744 students
- Riverbank Lang
Riverbank Language Academy
557 students
- Cardozo Middle
Cardozo Middle
544 students
- California Ave
California Avenue Elementary
540 students
- This school
Mesa Verde Elementary
529 students
- Adelante High 40
Adelante High
40 students
What this shows Mesa Verde Elementary reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mesa Verde Elementary compares
Mesa Verde Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.4:1 | ▲ 23% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.3% | ▲ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.4:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in California - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
49.5%
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
$16,613
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.6%
White 23.4%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 3.0%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Mesa Verde Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Riverbank Unified reports $16,613 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mesa Verde Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbank High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverbank Language Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cardozo Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| California Avenue Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adelante High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mesa Verde Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Oakdale
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Fair Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
785 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Sierra View Elementary
Standard public school
665 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Magnolia Elementary
Standard public school
636 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Cloverland Elementary
Standard public school
488 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~529 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mesa Verde Elementary
How many students attend Mesa Verde Elementary?
Mesa Verde Elementary has 529 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oakdale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesa Verde Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesa Verde Elementary is 26.4:1, which is 23% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mesa Verde Elementary?
62.3% of students at Mesa Verde Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mesa Verde Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mesa Verde Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 68.6% of enrollment, in Oakdale, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mesa Verde Elementary?
Mesa Verde Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower 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 Verde Elementary rank among elementary schools in Oakdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa Verde Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Oakdale, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Oakdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Riverbank Unified?
Besides Mesa Verde Elementary, Riverbank Unified also operates Riverbank High (744 students), Riverbank Language Academy (557 students), and Cardozo Middle (544 students). See the Riverbank Unified district page for the complete list.