- Enrollment
- 2,835
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Paso, TX
Mesita El
Federal NCES profile for Mesita El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481830001703
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mesita El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #75 of 129
- schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 66.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mesita El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mesita El ranks #75 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Mesita El held near 933 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 66.0 → 62.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 481830001703 · El Paso, TX Other · MID · TRAD
916 enr · 14.1:1 · 66.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin H S (2,835 students)
Mesita El held near 933 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 66.0 → 62.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mesita El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin H S
Franklin H S
2,835 students
- Coronado H S
Coronado H S
2,576 students
- Chapin H S
Chapin H S
1,766 students
- El Paso H S
El Paso H S
1,636 students
- Hornedo Middle
Hornedo Middle
1,442 students
- This school 916
Mesita El
916 students
What this shows Mesita El reports 916 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mesita El compares
Mesita El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.5% | ▲ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 916 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
916
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.0%
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
$12,931
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.8%
White 8.1%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, Mesita El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for El Paso Isd reports $12,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mesita El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Paso H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hornedo Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mesita El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,766
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,636
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~916 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mesita El
How many students attend Mesita El?
Mesita El has 916 students enrolled. It is a public school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 940 (2022-23) → 933 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesita El?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesita El is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Mesita El?
66.5% of students at Mesita El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mesita El?
The largest demographic group at Mesita El is Hispanic or Latino at 86.8% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mesita El?
Mesita El has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Mesita El rank among schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Mesita El ranks #75 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in El Paso Isd?
Besides Mesita El, El Paso Isd also operates Franklin H S (2,835 students), Coronado H S (2,576 students), and Chapin H S (1,766 students). See the El Paso Isd district page for the complete list.