- Enrollment
- 1,747
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Farmington, NM
Piedra Vista High
Federal NCES profile for Piedra Vista High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350099000787
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Piedra Vista High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Mexico schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Mexico.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Piedra Vista High has class sizes larger than 89% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Piedra Vista High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Farmington, NM.
School address
District: Farmington Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350099000787 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Piedra Vista High held near 1,591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 83.5 → 82.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 350099000787 · Farmington, NM High · MID · TRAD
1,511 enr · 18.2:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmington High (1,747 students)
Piedra Vista High held near 1,591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 83.5 → 82.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Piedra Vista High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High
1,747 students
- This school
Piedra Vista High
1,511 students
- Heights Middle 660
Heights Middle School
660 students
- Tibbetts Middl 652
Tibbetts Middle School
652 students
- Hermosa Middle 622
Hermosa Middle School
622 students
- Country Club E 530
Country Club Elementary
530 students
What this shows Piedra Vista High reports 1,511 students on the CCD universe file.
How Piedra Vista High compares
Piedra Vista High held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 30% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 45% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,511 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,511
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 89% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$12,791
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.6%
White 29.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 29.6%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Piedra Vista High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Farmington Municipal Schools reports $12,791 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Piedra Vista High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tibbetts Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hermosa Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Country Club Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Piedra Vista High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,511 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Piedra Vista High
How many students attend Piedra Vista High?
Piedra Vista High has 1,511 students enrolled. It is a high school in Farmington, NM. CCD year-over-year: 1,578 (2022-23) → 1,591 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Piedra Vista High?
The student-teacher ratio at Piedra Vista High is 18.2:1, which is 30% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Piedra Vista High?
44.4% of students at Piedra Vista High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Piedra Vista High?
The largest demographic group at Piedra Vista High is Hispanic or Latino at 33.6% of enrollment, in Farmington, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Piedra Vista High?
Piedra Vista High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Piedra Vista High rank among high schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Piedra Vista High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Farmington, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Farmington on the city page.
What other schools are in Farmington Municipal Schools?
Besides Piedra Vista High, Farmington Municipal Schools also operates Farmington High (1,747 students), Heights Middle School (660 students), and Tibbetts Middle School (652 students). See the Farmington Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.