- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350015000801
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 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 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Aztec · Resource Index
- 46
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Vista Nueva High held near 80 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 5.1 → 5.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 350015000801 · Aztec, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
68 enr · 13.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Aztec High (696 students)
Vista Nueva High held near 80 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 5.1 → 5.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Vista Nueva High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Aztec High
Aztec High
696 students
- C.V. Koogler M
C.V. Koogler Middle
521 students
- Lydia Rippey E
Lydia Rippey Elementary
354 students
- Park Avenue El
Park Avenue Elementary
317 students
- Mccoy Avenue E
Mccoy Avenue Elementary
313 students
- This school 68
Vista Nueva High
68 students
What this shows Vista Nueva High reports 68 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vista Nueva High compares
Vista Nueva 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 | 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 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
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
$14,624
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
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.
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
District finance for Aztec Municipal Schools reports $14,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~68 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 82 (2022-23) → 80 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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 46/100 (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 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.
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.