At a glance
Reported students
288
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
300.5
Mesa View Elementary: 288 reported students.
State peer staffing position
13th percentile
12:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 219
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11:1
What the reported data says about Mesa View Elementary
Mesa View Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Chinle. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Chinle Unified District (4158). NCES reports 288 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, below the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are American Indian or Alaska Native (99%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.7%). English learners represent 9.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Mesa View Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 24 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.12
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic0.7%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native99%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Chinle Unified District (4158)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tsaile Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
313 reported students
Canyon De Chelly Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
252 reported students
Many Farms Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
239 reported students
Chinle Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
489 reported students
Chinle Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
373 reported students
Hozho Online Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Mesa View Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon De Chelly Elementary School Elementary · Chinle Unified District (4158) | PK–06 | 252 | 0.1 mi |
| Chinle Junior High School Middle · Chinle Unified District (4158) | 07–08 | 373 | 0.2 mi |
| Hozho Online Academy Other · Chinle Unified District (4158) | KG–12 | 0 | 0.2 mi |
| Chinle Elementary School Elementary · Chinle Unified District (4158) | PK–06 | 489 | 0.3 mi |
| NATIVE - Chinle High School High · Northeast Arizona Technological Institute of Vocat (81114) | 09–12 | 0 | 0.4 mi |
| Chinle High School High · Chinle Unified District (4158) | 09–12 | 956 | 0.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mesa View Elementary
What grades does Mesa View Elementary serve?
Mesa View Elementary reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Chinle Unified District (4158).
How many students attend Mesa View Elementary?
Mesa View Elementary reported 288 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 219 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mesa View Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 288 students and 24 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mesa View Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mesa View Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Chinle Unified District (4158) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Mesa View Elementary in?
Mesa View Elementary is part of Chinle Unified District (4158), based in Chinle, AZ, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mesa View Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Canyon De Chelly Elementary School (0.1 mi), Chinle Junior High School (0.2 mi), Hozho Online Academy (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.