- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Teec Nos Pos, AZ
Red Mesa Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Red Mesa Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040687000141
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Mesa Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 93% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Teec Nos Pos · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 81.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Mesa Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Mesa Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Teec Nos Pos, AZ.
School address
District: Red Mesa Unified District (4159) · Arizona
NCES ID 040687000141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Red Mesa Elementary School shrank from 147 students in 2022-23 to 131 in 2023-24 (-10.9%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 040687000141 · Teec Nos Pos, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
124 enr · 9.5:1 · 81.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Red Mesa High School (140 students)
Red Mesa Elementary School shrank from 147 students in 2022-23 to 131 in 2023-24 (-10.9%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Red Mesa Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Red Mesa High
Red Mesa High School
140 students
- This school
Red Mesa Elementary School
124 students
- Red Mesa Junio
Red Mesa Junior High School
75 students
- Round Rock Ele
Round Rock Elementary School
71 students
- Red Valley/Cov 17
Red Valley/Cove High School
17 students
What this shows Red Mesa Elementary School reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Mesa Elementary School compares
Red Mesa Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 44% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.6% | ▲ 69% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 7% in Arizona - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
84.7%
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
$27,281
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 96.0%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, Red Mesa Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Red Mesa Unified District (4159) reports $27,281 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Red Mesa Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Mesa High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Mesa Junior High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Round Rock Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Valley/Cove High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Mesa Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~124 students)
Frequently asked questions about Red Mesa Elementary School
How many students attend Red Mesa Elementary School?
Red Mesa Elementary School has 124 students enrolled. It is a public school in Teec Nos Pos, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 147 (2022-23) → 131 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Mesa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Mesa Elementary School is 9.5:1, which is 44% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 39% 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 Red Mesa Elementary School?
81.6% of students at Red Mesa Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Mesa Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Red Mesa Elementary School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 96.0% of enrollment, in Teec Nos Pos, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Mesa Elementary School?
Red Mesa Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Red Mesa Elementary School rank among public schools in Teec Nos Pos?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Mesa Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Teec Nos Pos, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Red Mesa Unified District (4159)?
Besides Red Mesa Elementary School, Red Mesa Unified District (4159) also operates Red Mesa High School (140 students), Red Mesa Junior High School (75 students), and Round Rock Elementary School (71 students). See the Red Mesa Unified District (4159) district page for the complete list.