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MESA VERDE ELEMENTARY

3801 COLLEGE BLVD, FARMINGTON, NM 87401FARMINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
435
Students
Total enrolled
$12,424
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 13% vs nat'l
12.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 22% vs nat'l
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 24% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 435 students in grades KG–05 in FARMINGTON, New Mexico.
13% below average funding
District spends $12,424 per pupil, 13% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

MESA VERDE ELEMENTARY is a mid-sized elementary in FARMINGTON, New Mexico, serving grades KG–05 with 435 students. The district invests $12,424 per student — 13% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at MESA VERDE ELEMENTARY

435
Total Students
12.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
44%
Free Lunch
36
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution216 male · 219 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility44%
National avg 52% · 191 students
Student Composition
34%
32%
26%
White34%
Hispanic / Latino32%
Multiracial7%
Native American26%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 350099000290

Academic Outcomes at MESA VERDE ELEMENTARY

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 19th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 87401

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,424Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,424
State avg
$19,045
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,466
Student Support$2,361
Administration$1,491
Operations$1,864
Other$1,242
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,424 spent per student, an estimated $5,504 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
70%
State government
69.5%
Local (property tax)
12.9%
Federal programs
17.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • 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
LADERA DEL NORTE ELEMENTARYCOUNTRY CLUB ELEMENTARYNORTHEAST ELEMENTARYESPERANZA ELEMENTARY
+5 more
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Middle
HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOLTIBBETTS MIDDLE SCHOOLHERMOSA MIDDLE SCHOOLMESA VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
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High School
FARMINGTON HIGHPIEDRA VISTA HIGHSAN JUAN COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOLROCINANTE HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountySan Juan County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictFARMINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS →
Phone: (505)599-8608
NCES ID: 350099000290
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in FARMINGTON seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in FARMINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
High
FARMINGTON HIGH
1,824 students · 09–12
● 38 opp49% FRL
High
PIEDRA VISTA HIGH
1,578 students · 09–12
● 46 opp47% FRL
Mid
HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL
718 students · 06–08
● 38 opp44% FRL
Mid
TIBBETTS MIDDLE SCHOOL
683 students · 06–08
● 38 opp100% FRL
Mid
HERMOSA MIDDLE SCHOOL
622 students · 06–08
● 38 opp47% FRL
Elem
LADERA DEL NORTE ELEMENTARY
543 students · KG–05
● 38 opp40% FRL
Elem
COUNTRY CLUB ELEMENTARY
525 students · KG–05
● 38 opp29% FRL
Elem
NORTHEAST ELEMENTARY
522 students · KG–06
● 38 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3801 COLLEGE BLVD, FARMINGTON, NM 87401
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.