Enrollment
68
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Aztec, NM
Vista Nueva High
Federal NCES profile for Vista Nueva High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350015000801
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista Nueva High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Aztec · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista Nueva High has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Nueva High ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Aztec, NM.
School address
District: Aztec Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350015000801 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vista Nueva High compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vista Nueva High
Vista Nueva High is a high-poverty, small high school in Aztec, New Mexico, enrolling 68 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Mexico median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
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 68 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 75 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #39.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 53/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 166 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Aztec Municipal Schools spends $12,518 per pupil, 25% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Aztec Municipal Schools also operates Aztec High (696 students) and C.V. Koogler Middle (521 students) alongside Vista Nueva High.
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 Vista Nueva High compares
Vista Nueva High 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 68 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
68
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
64.7%
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
$12,518
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 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
White 61.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.4%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: White at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Vista Nueva High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aztec Municipal Schools, which includes Vista Nueva High.
$12,518
Per student
-25%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 65.5%
Federal 11.0%
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 Vista Nueva High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aztec High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C.V. Koogler Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lydia Rippey Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Avenue Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccoy Avenue Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vista Nueva High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high 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 (~68 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Vista Nueva High
How many students attend Vista Nueva High?
Vista Nueva High has 68 students enrolled. It is a high school in Aztec, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Nueva High?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Nueva High is 13.6:1, which is 3% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vista Nueva High?
100.0% of students at Vista Nueva High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista Nueva High?
The largest demographic group at Vista Nueva High is White at 61.8% of enrollment, in Aztec, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista Nueva High?
Vista Nueva High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vista Nueva High rank among public schools in Aztec?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Nueva High ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Aztec, 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 Aztec on the city page.
Is Vista Nueva High a good school?
Vista Nueva High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. 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 Aztec Municipal Schools?
Besides Vista Nueva High, Aztec Municipal Schools also operates Aztec High (696 students), C.V. Koogler Middle (521 students), and Lydia Rippey Elementary (354 students). See the Aztec Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.
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