- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chinle, AZ
Mesa View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mesa View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040194001488
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mesa View Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Chinle · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 69.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mesa View Elementary has class sizes smaller than 89% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa View Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Chinle, AZ.
School address
District: Chinle Unified District (4158) · Arizona
NCES ID 040194001488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Mesa View Elementary held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 040194001488 · Chinle, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 11.1:1 · 69.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Chinle High School (956 students)
Mesa View Elementary held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Mesa View Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chinle High Sc
Chinle High School
956 students
- Chinle Element
Chinle Elementary School
489 students
- Chinle Junior 373
Chinle Junior High School
373 students
- Tsaile Element 313
Tsaile Elementary School
313 students
- This school 288
Mesa View Elementary
288 students
- Canyon De Chel 252
Canyon De Chelly Elementary School
252 students
What this shows Mesa View Elementary reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mesa View Elementary compares
Mesa View Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 35% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.8% | ▲ 45% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 11% in Arizona - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.7%
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
$19,007
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 288 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
American Indian / Alaska Native 99.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 99.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.0, Mesa View Elementary is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Chinle Unified District (4158) reports $19,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mesa View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chinle Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chinle Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tsaile Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canyon De Chelly Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mesa View Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Chinle
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~288 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mesa View Elementary
How many students attend Mesa View Elementary?
Mesa View Elementary has 288 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chinle, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesa View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesa View Elementary is 11.1:1, which is 35% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 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 View Elementary?
69.8% of students at Mesa View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mesa View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mesa View Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 99.0% of enrollment, in Chinle, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mesa View Elementary?
Mesa View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 View Elementary rank among schools in Chinle?
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa View Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Chinle, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chinle on the city page.
What other schools are in Chinle Unified District (4158)?
Besides Mesa View Elementary, Chinle Unified District (4158) also operates Chinle High School (956 students), Chinle Elementary School (489 students), and Chinle Junior High School (373 students). See the Chinle Unified District (4158) district page for the complete list.