Sierra Vista Primary serves 497 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 497 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sierra Vista Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sierra Vista Primary's student population of 497 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
497 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sierra Vista Primary is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
15%
12%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
53%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
28%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sierra Vista Primary often compared to?
Sierra Vista Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Sierra Vista Primary?
497 students attend Sierra Vista Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sierra Vista Primary students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra Vista Primary?
Sierra Vista Primary has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sierra Vista Primary offer ?
Sierra Vista Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Sierra Vista Primary part of?
Sierra Vista Primary is part of Ruidoso Municipal Schools School District.
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