3801 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Mesa Verde Elementary School serves 410 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 410 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 46%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 61%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mesa Verde Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

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School Overview

Mesa Verde Elementary School's student population of 410 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
410 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Mesa Verde Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NM)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
46%
21%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
61%
33%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
26%
12%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
37%
62%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
31%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.70
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
73%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mesa Verde Elementary School's ranking?

Mesa Verde Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).

How many students attend Mesa Verde Elementary School?

410 students attend Mesa Verde Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

37% of Mesa Verde Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 26% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Mesa Verde Elementary School?

Mesa Verde Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.

What grades does Mesa Verde Elementary School offer ?

Mesa Verde Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Mesa Verde Elementary School part of?

Mesa Verde Elementary School is part of Farmington Municipal Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 410 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 46%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 61%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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