Mahadev Maitri Foundation
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Elementary· 18 schools in district

MESA ELEMENTARY

4801 NORRIS, CLOVIS, NM 88101CLOVIS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
427
Students
Total enrolled
$13,013
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 9% vs nat'l
19.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 25% vs nat'l
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 427 students in grades PK–05 in CLOVIS, New Mexico.
9% below average funding
District spends $13,013 per pupil, 9% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

MESA ELEMENTARY is a mid-sized elementary in CLOVIS, New Mexico, serving grades PK–05 with 427 students. The district invests $13,013 per student — 9% below the national average of $14,347, with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm.

Student Body & Demographics at MESA ELEMENTARY

427
Total Students
19.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
22
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution201 male · 226 female
47%
53%
Male 47%Female 53%
Student Composition
48%
36%
Asian3%
White48%
Hispanic / Latino36%
Black6%
Multiracial5%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 350057030016

Academic Outcomes at MESA ELEMENTARY

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 71th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 88101

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,013Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,013
State avg
$19,045
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,726
Student Support$2,473
Administration$1,562
Operations$1,952
Other$1,301
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,013 spent per student, an estimated $5,765 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
73%
State government
73.3%
Local (property tax)
8.4%
Federal programs
18.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
PARKVIEW ELEMENTARYZIA ELEMENTARYBARRY ELEMENTARYARTS ACADEMY AT BELLA VISTA
+6 more
↓
Middle
YUCCA MIDDLEW D GATTIS MIDDLE SCHOOLMARSHALL MIDDLE
↓
High School
CLOVIS HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyCurry County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCLOVIS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS →
Phone: (575)769-4300
NCES ID: 350057030016
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in CLOVIS seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
CLOVIS HIGH
1,544 students · 09–12
● 48 opp
Mid
YUCCA MIDDLE
572 students · 06–08
● 48 opp100% FRL
Mid
W D GATTIS MIDDLE SCHOOL
539 students · 06–08
● 48 opp100% FRL
Other
CLOVIS HS FRESHMAN ACADEMY
537 students · 09–09
● 48 opp100% FRL
Mid
MARSHALL MIDDLE
519 students · 06–08
● 48 opp100% FRL
Elem
PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY
384 students · PK–05
● 48 opp100% FRL
Elem
ZIA ELEMENTARY
381 students · PK–05
● 48 opp100% FRL
Elem
BARRY ELEMENTARY
372 students · PK–05
● 48 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4801 NORRIS, CLOVIS, NM 88101
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.