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Red Mesa Elementary School

Summary:

Red Mesa Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the predominantly Native American community of Teec Nos Pos, Arizona. With over 90% of its students identifying as Native American, the school stands out for its unique student population and the challenges it faces in providing a quality education.

Despite spending a relatively high amount of $25,633 per student, Red Mesa Elementary consistently ranks among the lowest-performing schools in Arizona, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics well below the state average. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 12% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA, compared to the state average of 41%. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.3 to 14.2, suggests that class sizes are small, but this has not translated into improved academic outcomes. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to the nearby T'iis Nazbas Community School, also located in Teec Nos Pos, Red Mesa Elementary appears to face similar challenges, with a predominantly Native American student population and high rates of economic disadvantage. However, without more detailed data on the academic performance of T'iis Nazbas Community School, it is difficult to make a meaningful comparison. Addressing the root causes of Red Mesa Elementary's consistently low academic performance, such as investing in teacher professional development and implementing targeted interventions for struggling students, will be crucial in ensuring that all students have access to a quality education.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 Highway 160 Mile Marker 448
       Teec Nos Pos, AZ  86514

(928) 656-4250

District: Red Mesa Unified District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,633 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  147

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
93.2%
Hispanic:
4.1%
African American:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Red Mesa Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.25. (See more...)
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Compare Details Red Mesa Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2012 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (93.2%), Hispanic (4.1%), African American (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Red Mesa Elementary School is 11.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Red Mesa Elementary School is $25,633.
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Rank History for Red Mesa Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Red Mesa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 8.50 1032nd 1062 2.8%
2010 3.98 1072nd 1090 1.7%
2011 11.13 1015th 1075 5.6%
2012 16.34 1063rd 1141 6.8%
2013 9.94 1120th 1158 3.3%
2014 5.94 1051st 1079 2.6%
2016 5.19 1072nd 1079 0.6%
2017 11.56 1043rd 1106 5.7%
2018 4.26 1104th 1109 0.5%
2023 9.25 1225th 1245 1.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Red Mesa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.44 1178th 1219 3.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Red Mesa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.82 1181st 1216 2.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Red Mesa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.90 57th 62 8.1%
2023 8.81 212th 219 3.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Red Mesa Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 22.04 666th 772 13.7%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Red Mesa Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 9 0 0 0 387 n/a n/a -30 366
1989 16 0 0 1 377 n/a n/a -66 328
1990 7 n/a n/a 25 354 n/a n/a -54 332
1991 7 0 0 1 374 n/a n/a -94 288
1992 2 0 0 0 318 n/a n/a 0 320
1993 5 0 0 0 330 n/a n/a 0 335
1994 1 0 0 0 212 n/a n/a 0 213
1995 4 0 0 0 246 n/a n/a 0 250
1996 4 0 0 0 246 n/a n/a 0 250
1997 1 0 0 0 248 n/a n/a 0 249
1998 0 0 0 0 232 n/a n/a 0 232
1999 2 0 0 0 223 n/a n/a 0 225
2000 2 1 3 0 261 n/a n/a 0 267
2001 0 1 2 0 270 n/a n/a 0 273
2002 0 0 1 0 284 n/a n/a 0 285
2003 0 0 1 0 284 n/a n/a 0 285
2004 0 0 1 0 292 n/a n/a 0 293
2005 1 0 0 0 283 n/a n/a 0 284
2006 2 0 0 2 310 n/a n/a 0 314
2007 7 0 0 0 293 n/a n/a 0 300
2008 7 0 0 0 263 n/a n/a 0 270
2009 4 0 0 0 263 n/a n/a 0 267
2010 3 0 0 0 287 n/a n/a 0 290
2011 2 0 0 0 285 0 0 0 287
2012 2 0 0 0 267 0 0 0 269
2013 2 0 0 0 200 0 0 0 202
2014 2 0 0 0 184 0 0 0 186
2015 2 0 0 0 202 0 0 0 204
2016 0 0 0 0 176 0 0 0 176
2017 0 0 0 0 147 2 0 0 149
2018 0 0 0 0 125 0 0 0 125
2019 0 1 0 0 118 0 0 0 119
2020 0 0 0 0 112 1 2 0 115
2021 0 1 0 0 112 1 0 0 114
2022 2 2 0 3 121 0 0 0 128
2023 1 2 1 6 137 0 0 0 147

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Red Mesa Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 366 22.3 16.4 n/a
1989 328 22.0 14.9 n/a
1990 332 24.0 13.8 n/a
1991 288 25.0 11.5 n/a
1992 320 25.0 12.8 n/a
1993 335 25.0 13.4 n/a
1994 213 17.5 12.2 n/a
1995 250 29.0 8.6 n/a
1996 250 29.0 8.6 n/a
1997 249 27.0 9.2 n/a
1998 232 25.0 9.3 n/a
1999 225 25.0 9.0 n/a
2000 267 22.0 12.1 n/a
2001 273 15.0 18.2 n/a
2002 285 20.0 14.3 n/a
2003 285 20.0 14.3 n/a
2004 293 20.1 14.6 80.2
2005 284 25.1 11.3 28.2
2006 314 33.1 9.5 n/a
2007 300 22.5 13.3 n/a
2008 270 16.0 16.9 n/a
2009 267 17.0 15.7 49.8
2010 290 15.0 19.3 41.7
2011 287 16.0 17.9 24
2012 269 15.0 17.9 83.6
2013 202 14.0 14.4 88.6
2014 186 12.5 14.8 80.1
2015 204 14.0 14.5 71.6
2016 176 14.0 12.5 69.3
2017 149 14.0 10.6 n/a
2018 125 8.5 14.6 92
2019 119 8.5 13.9 92.4
2020 115 8.3 13.7 82.6
2021 114 8.3 13.6 n/a
2022 128 9.0 14.2 82
2023 147 13.0 11.3 92.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Red Mesa Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 366 22.3 16.4 n/a
1989 328 22.0 14.9 n/a
1990 332 24.0 13.8 n/a
1991 288 25.0 11.5 n/a
1992 320 25.0 12.8 n/a
1993 335 25.0 13.4 n/a
1994 213 17.5 12.2 n/a
1995 250 29.0 8.6 n/a
1996 250 29.0 8.6 n/a
1997 249 27.0 9.2 n/a
1998 232 25.0 9.3 n/a
1999 225 25.0 9.0 n/a
2000 267 22.0 12.1 n/a
2001 273 15.0 18.2 n/a
2002 285 20.0 14.3 n/a
2003 285 20.0 14.3 n/a
2004 293 20.1 14.6 80.2
2005 284 25.1 11.3 28.2
2006 314 33.1 9.5 n/a
2007 300 22.5 13.3 n/a
2008 270 16.0 16.9 n/a
2009 267 17.0 15.7 49.8
2010 290 15.0 19.3 41.7
2011 287 16.0 17.9 24
2012 269 15.0 17.9 83.6
2013 202 14.0 14.4 88.6
2014 186 12.5 14.8 80.1
2015 204 14.0 14.5 71.6
2016 176 14.0 12.5 69.3
2017 149 14.0 10.6 n/a
2018 125 8.5 14.6 92
2019 119 8.5 13.9 92.4
2020 115 8.3 13.7 82.6
2021 114 8.3 13.6 n/a
2022 128 9.0 14.2 82
2023 147 13.0 11.3 92.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Red Mesa Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022 $7,350 (28.7%) $3,850 (15.0%) $18,551 (72.4%) $10,527 (41.1%) $3,906 (15.2%) $14,433 (56.3%) $25,633

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Red Mesa Elementary School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students119147
 23.5%
African American12
 100%
American Indian118137
 16.1%
Asian01
Hispanic06
Pacific Islander00
White01
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.4%92.5%
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In the 2022-23 school year, 147 students attended Red Mesa Elementary School.

Students at Red Mesa Elementary School are 93% American Indian, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American.


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