Enrollment
911
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Romoland, CA
Mesa View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mesa View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063339011886
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mesa View Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Romoland · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- students per teacher
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mesa View Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa View Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Romoland, CA.
School address
District: Romoland Elementary · California
NCES ID 063339011886 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mesa View Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mesa View Elementary
Mesa View Elementary is a large elementary school in Romoland, California, enrolling 911 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.4:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 911 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 981 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #811, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and Two or More (33%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 911 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Romoland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Harvest Valley Elementary (840 students): Mesa View Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.4:1 vs 27.1:1).
Romoland Elementary also operates Ethan a Chase Middle (1,447 students) and Boulder Ridge Elementary (938 students) alongside Mesa View Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mesa View Elementary compares
Mesa View Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 911 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
911
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in California - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.9%
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
$13,390
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 911 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.5%
Two or More 32.7%
African American 8.0%
Asian 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Mesa View Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Romoland Elementary, which includes Mesa View Elementary.
$13,390
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.4%
State 62.7%
Federal 10.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mesa View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan a Chase Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulder Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harvest Valley Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Romoland Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillside Innovation Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Romoland
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~911 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mesa View Elementary
How many students attend Mesa View Elementary?
Mesa View Elementary has 911 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Romoland, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesa View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesa View Elementary is 23.4:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mesa View Elementary?
33.9% of students at Mesa View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mesa View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mesa View Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment, in Romoland, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mesa View Elementary?
Mesa View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mesa View Elementary rank among elementary schools in Romoland?
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa View Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Romoland, 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 Romoland on the city page.
Is Mesa View Elementary a good school?
Mesa View Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Romoland Elementary?
Besides Mesa View Elementary, Romoland Elementary also operates Ethan a Chase Middle (1,447 students), Boulder Ridge Elementary (938 students), and Harvest Valley Elementary (840 students). See the Romoland Elementary district page for the complete list.
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