- Enrollment
- 106
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Questa, NM
Alta Vista Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Alta Vista Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350216000495
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alta Vista Intermediate earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Questa · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Alta Vista Intermediate has class sizes smaller than 98% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Vista Intermediate ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Questa, NM.
School address
District: Questa Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350216000495 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Alta Vista Intermediate shrank from 59 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (-25.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.1 → 7.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 350216000495 · Questa, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
40 enr · 5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Alta Vista Elementary (106 students)
Alta Vista Intermediate shrank from 59 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (-25.4%). Teacher FTE lost 8.1 → 7.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Alta Vista Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alta Vista Ele
Alta Vista Elementary
106 students
- Questa High
Questa High
100 students
- Questa Jr High
Questa Jr High
69 students
- This school 40
Alta Vista Intermediate
40 students
What this shows Alta Vista Intermediate reports 40 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alta Vista Intermediate compares
Alta Vista Intermediate is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5:1 | ▼ 64% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 40 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
40
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5:1
students per teacher
- 64% below state mean
Top 2% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,301
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.0%
White 12.5%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Alta Vista Intermediate is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Questa Independent Schools reports $22,301 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alta Vista Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Vista Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Questa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Questa Jr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alta Vista Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~40 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Alta Vista Intermediate
How many students attend Alta Vista Intermediate?
Alta Vista Intermediate has 40 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Questa, NM. CCD year-over-year: 59 (2022-23) → 44 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta Vista Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Alta Vista Intermediate is 5:1, which is 64% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 68% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alta Vista Intermediate?
100.0% of students at Alta Vista Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alta Vista Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Alta Vista Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 85.0% of enrollment, in Questa, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alta Vista Intermediate?
Alta Vista Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alta Vista Intermediate rank among public schools in Questa?
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Vista Intermediate ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Questa, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Questa on the city page.
What other schools are in Questa Independent Schools?
Besides Alta Vista Intermediate, Questa Independent Schools also operates Alta Vista Elementary (106 students), Questa High (100 students), and Questa Jr High (69 students). See the Questa Independent Schools district page for the complete list.