- Enrollment
- 1,747
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Farmington, NM
Mesa Verde Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mesa Verde Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350099000290
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mesa Verde Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 10
- elementary schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mesa Verde Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa Verde Elementary ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Farmington, NM.
School address
District: Farmington Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350099000290 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Mesa Verde Elementary held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.4 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 350099000290 · Farmington, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 12.4:1 · 40.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmington High (1,747 students)
Mesa Verde Elementary held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.4 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Mesa Verde Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High
1,747 students
- Piedra Vista H
Piedra Vista High
1,511 students
- Heights Middle 660
Heights Middle School
660 students
- Tibbetts Middl 652
Tibbetts Middle School
652 students
- Hermosa Middle 622
Hermosa Middle School
622 students
- This school 445
Mesa Verde Elementary
445 students
What this shows Mesa Verde Elementary reports 445 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 New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▼ 50% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$12,791
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 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 32.8%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 24.5%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 32.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Mesa Verde Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Farmington Municipal Schools reports $12,791 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Piedra Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tibbetts Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hermosa Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mesa Verde Elementary
How many students attend Mesa Verde Elementary?
Mesa Verde Elementary has 445 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Farmington, NM. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesa Verde Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesa Verde Elementary is 12.4:1, which is 11% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 21% 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 Elementary?
40.2% of students at Mesa Verde Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mesa Verde Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mesa Verde Elementary is White at 32.8% of enrollment, in Farmington, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mesa Verde Elementary?
Mesa Verde Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa Verde Elementary ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Farmington, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Farmington on the city page.
What other schools are in Farmington Municipal Schools?
Besides Mesa Verde Elementary, Farmington Municipal Schools also operates Farmington High (1,747 students), Piedra Vista High (1,511 students), and Heights Middle School (660 students). See the Farmington Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.