Enrollment
444
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clovis, NM
Arts Academy at Bella Vista
Federal NCES profile for Arts Academy at Bella Vista, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350057000209
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arts Academy at Bella Vista earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New Mexico schools.
- #12 of 13
- schools in Clovis · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Arts Academy at Bella Vista has class sizes larger than 95% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arts Academy at Bella Vista ranks #12 of 13 schools in Clovis, NM.
School address
District: Clovis Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350057000209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arts Academy at Bella Vista compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arts Academy at Bella Vista
Arts Academy at Bella Vista is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Clovis, New Mexico, enrolling 444 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.2:1 is larger than about 95% of New Mexico schools and 59% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 444 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Among 252 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #207, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 444 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Clovis Municipal Schools spends $11,426 per pupil, 31% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Clovis Municipal Schools also operates Clovis High (1,506 students) and W D Gattis Middle School (527 students) alongside Arts Academy at Bella Vista.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arts Academy at Bella Vista compares
Arts Academy at Bella Vista on the metrics families compare, against New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.2:1 | ▲ 59% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 59% above state mean
Top 95% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,426
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.9%
African American 9.7%
White 9.2%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Arts Academy at Bella Vista is about as mixed as the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clovis Municipal Schools, which includes Arts Academy at Bella Vista.
$11,426
Per student
-31%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.4%
State 73.3%
Federal 18.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Arts Academy at Bella Vista Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| W D Gattis Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marshall Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Casita Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clovis Hs Freshman Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arts Academy at Bella Vista's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,506
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 30.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~444 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Arts Academy at Bella Vista
How many students attend Arts Academy at Bella Vista?
Arts Academy at Bella Vista has 444 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clovis, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arts Academy at Bella Vista?
The student-teacher ratio at Arts Academy at Bella Vista is 22.2:1, which is 59% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arts Academy at Bella Vista?
100.0% of students at Arts Academy at Bella Vista are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arts Academy at Bella Vista?
The largest demographic group at Arts Academy at Bella Vista is Hispanic or Latino at 75.9% of enrollment, in Clovis, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arts Academy at Bella Vista?
Arts Academy at Bella Vista has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arts Academy at Bella Vista rank among schools in Clovis?
By Resource Investment Index, Arts Academy at Bella Vista ranks #12 of 13 schools in Clovis, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clovis on the city page.
Is Arts Academy at Bella Vista a good school?
Arts Academy at Bella Vista earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New Mexico schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Clovis Municipal Schools?
Besides Arts Academy at Bella Vista, Clovis Municipal Schools also operates Clovis High (1,506 students), W D Gattis Middle School (527 students), and Marshall Middle (511 students). See the Clovis Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.
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