Sierra Vista Primary

199 White Mountain Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Sierra Vista Primary serves 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 485 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Sierra Vista Primary's student population of 485 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
485 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sierra Vista Primary is 0.64, 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.
This School
State Level (NM)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
17%
12%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
51%
62%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
28%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sierra Vista Primary.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Sierra Vista Primary and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sierra Vista Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
485 students attend Sierra Vista Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Sierra Vista Primary students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% 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 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
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 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 485 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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