Red Mesa Elementary School

Set in Teec Nos Pos, Arizona, Red Mesa Elementary School is a minimally staffed primary school, overseen by Red Mesa Unified District (4159). It enrolls 124 students across grades pre-K through 8. That puts it 73% leaner than the typical public school in Arizona, which averages around 451 students.

Across the 5 schools in Red Mesa Unified District (4159) (427 students total), Red Mesa Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On demographics, Red Mesa Elementary School reports that nearly all students (96%) are Native American; the rest consists of 2% multiracial.

In terms of school funding signals, The school currently runs with 9 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 14.2:1. The state averages around 17.0:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

Across the wider county, Apache County reports that median household income runs about $41,438, about 17% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 25% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Apache County runs 67 public schools (combined enrollment of about 11,525 students), of which Red Mesa Elementary School is one.

The closest other public school is Red Mesa Junior High School, roughly 0.0 miles away. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies an outlying site.

Five-year trend. Red Mesa Elementary School's enrollment has changed only slightly since 2018, when it stood at 125 (now 124).

Within the allk12 community for this school, recent activity here tends to focus on classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.