- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grants, NM
Mesa View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mesa View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350117000332
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mesa View Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of New Mexico schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Grants · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mesa View Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa View Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Grants, NM.
School address
District: Grants-Cibola County Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350117000332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Mesa View Elementary held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 41.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 350117000332 · Grants, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 11.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Grants High (807 students)
Mesa View Elementary held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 41.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Mesa View Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grants High
Grants High
807 students
- This school
Mesa View Elementary
465 students
- Los Alamitos M
Los Alamitos Middle
416 students
- Milan Elementa
Milan Elementary
410 students
- Mount Taylor E
Mount Taylor Elementary
347 students
- Cubero Element 197
Cubero Elementary
197 students
What this shows Mesa View Elementary reports 465 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 New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 27% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.0%
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
$20,276
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 465 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 45.6%
Hispanic or Latino 42.4%
White 6.7%
Asian 3.2%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Mesa View Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grants-Cibola County Schools reports $20,276 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Alamitos Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milan Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Taylor Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cubero Elementary | Smaller | 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
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mesa View Elementary
How many students attend Mesa View Elementary?
Mesa View Elementary has 465 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grants, NM. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesa View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesa View Elementary is 11.3:1, which is 19% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 28% 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?
100.0% of students at Mesa View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
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 45.6% of enrollment, in Grants, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mesa View Elementary?
Mesa View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Grants?
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa View Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Grants, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grants on the city page.
What other schools are in Grants-Cibola County Schools?
Besides Mesa View Elementary, Grants-Cibola County Schools also operates Grants High (807 students), Los Alamitos Middle (416 students), and Milan Elementary (410 students). See the Grants-Cibola County Schools district page for the complete list.