- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ruidoso, NM
Sierra Vista Primary
Federal NCES profile for Sierra Vista Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350231000464
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sierra Vista Primary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Ruidoso · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sierra Vista Primary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Vista Primary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ruidoso, NM.
School address
District: Ruidoso Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350231000464 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Sierra Vista Primary held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.4 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 350231000464 · Ruidoso, NM Other · MID · TRAD
514 enr · 14.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Ruidoso High (527 students)
Sierra Vista Primary held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.4 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Sierra Vista Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ruidoso High
Ruidoso High
527 students
- This school
Sierra Vista Primary
514 students
- White Mountain
White Mountain Elementary
374 students
- Ruidoso Middle
Ruidoso Middle
373 students
What this shows Sierra Vista Primary reports 514 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sierra Vista Primary compares
Sierra Vista Primary 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$15,052
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 514 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.9%
White 25.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 14.6%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.4%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Sierra Vista Primary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Ruidoso Municipal Schools reports $15,052 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sierra Vista Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruidoso High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Mountain Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ruidoso Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sierra Vista Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide other 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 (~514 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sierra Vista Primary
How many students attend Sierra Vista Primary?
Sierra Vista Primary has 514 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ruidoso, NM. CCD year-over-year: 497 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista Primary is 14.7:1, which is 5% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sierra Vista Primary?
100.0% of students at Sierra Vista Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sierra Vista Primary?
The largest demographic group at Sierra Vista Primary is Hispanic or Latino at 54.9% of enrollment, in Ruidoso, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sierra Vista Primary?
Sierra Vista Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Sierra Vista Primary rank among public schools in Ruidoso?
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Vista Primary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ruidoso, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ruidoso Municipal Schools?
Besides Sierra Vista Primary, Ruidoso Municipal Schools also operates Ruidoso High (527 students), White Mountain Elementary (374 students), and Ruidoso Middle (373 students). See the Ruidoso Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.