- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ojo Caliente, NM
Mesa Vista High
Federal NCES profile for Mesa Vista High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350198000475
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mesa Vista High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Ojo Caliente · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mesa Vista High has class sizes larger than 71% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa Vista High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ojo Caliente, NM.
School address
District: Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350198000475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Mesa Vista High held near 93 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 6.3 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 350198000475 · Ojo Caliente, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
93 enr · 15.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: El Rito Elementary (63 students)
Mesa Vista High held near 93 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 6.3 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Mesa Vista High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mesa Vista High
93 students
- El Rito Elemen
El Rito Elementary
63 students
- Ojo Caliente E
Ojo Caliente Elementary
55 students
- Mesa Vista Mid
Mesa Vista Middle
51 students
What this shows Mesa Vista High reports 93 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mesa Vista High compares
Mesa Vista High 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 93 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
93
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 71% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
71.0%
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
$22,728
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.0%
White 10.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, Mesa Vista High is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools reports $22,728 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mesa Vista High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Rito Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ojo Caliente Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesa Vista Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mesa Vista High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide high 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 (~93 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mesa Vista High
How many students attend Mesa Vista High?
Mesa Vista High has 93 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ojo Caliente, NM. CCD year-over-year: 95 (2022-23) → 93 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesa Vista High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesa Vista High is 15.5:1, which is 11% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mesa Vista High?
100.0% of students at Mesa Vista High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mesa Vista High?
The largest demographic group at Mesa Vista High is Hispanic or Latino at 86.0% of enrollment, in Ojo Caliente, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mesa Vista High?
Mesa Vista High has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Vista High rank among public schools in Ojo Caliente?
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa Vista High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ojo Caliente, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools?
Besides Mesa Vista High, Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools also operates El Rito Elementary (63 students), Ojo Caliente Elementary (55 students), and Mesa Vista Middle (51 students). See the Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.