Enrollment
514
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sierra Vista Primary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sierra Vista Primary
Sierra Vista Primary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Ruidoso, New Mexico, enrolling 514 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
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 514 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 867 New Mexico schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 228 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #221, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 514 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Ruidoso Municipal Schools spends $12,251 per pupil, 26% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Ruidoso Municipal Schools also operates Ruidoso High (527 students) and White Mountain Elementary (374 students) alongside Sierra Vista Primary.
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 Sierra Vista Primary compares
Sierra Vista Primary 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 | 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 (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
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
$12,251
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ruidoso Municipal Schools, which includes Sierra Vista Primary.
$12,251
Per student
-26%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 64.3%
Federal 12.9%
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 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
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~514 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Ruidoso on the city page.
Is Sierra Vista Primary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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