Enrollment
69
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 350280201021 Charter school
Vista Grande High School — Taos, NM
Federal NCES profile for Vista Grande High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 66/100.
👥 Class size 66
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Vista Grande High School · New Mexico
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.6:1
vs 14.4:1 New Mexico avg
-40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vista Grande High School compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Vista Grande High School reports 69 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 40% below the New Mexico state mean of 14.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 46% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 24% above the New Mexico average and 93% above the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (B-), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Vista Grande High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Mexico state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.6:1 | ▼ 40% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 69 | top 14% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
8.6:1
students per teacher
— 40% below state mean
Top 7% in New Mexico — lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 69 Top 14% in New Mexico — larger than 86% of 873 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 8.6:1 -40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +24% vs state
NCES ID 350280201021
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 17.4%
White 13.0%
Two or More 10.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.4% of enrollment.
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Frequently asked questions about Vista Grande High School
How many students attend Vista Grande High School?
Vista Grande High School has 69 students enrolled. It is a high school in TAOS, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Grande High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Grande High School is 8.6:1, which is 40% lower than the New Mexico average of 14.4:1 and 46% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vista Grande High School?
100.0% of students at Vista Grande High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista Grande High School?
The largest demographic group at Vista Grande High School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in TAOS, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista Grande High School?
Vista Grande High School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (B-) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.