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Parents: what's one thing you'd want the SIERRA VISTA PRIMARY administration to hear?
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Enrollment
514
Elementary
DISTRICT 444 · STATE 287
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RUIDOSO·NCES 350231000464
SIERRA VISTA PRIMARY
199 WHITE MOUNTAIN DR, RUIDOSO, NM 88345 · (575) 258-4943 · Lincoln County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL514 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
41 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.2:1 · STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
96%
495 students
DISTRICT 99% · STATE 90%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 137 | 27% |
| Kindergarten | 129 | 25% |
| Grade 1 | 122 | 24% |
| Grade 2 | 126 | 25% |
Student demographics
61%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 55% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within RUIDOSO. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like SIERRA VISTA PRIMARY
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIERRA VISTA PRIMARY this school | 514 | 96.3% | N/A |
| MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ALBUQUERQUE | 452 | 98.9% | 56.7% |
| WHITE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY RUIDOSO | 374 | 100.0% | 34.8% |
| RIO RANCHO ELEMENTARY RIO RANCHO | 486 | 100.0% | 33.2% |
| PUESTA DEL SOL ELEMENTARY RIO RANCHO | 539 | 99.8% | 27.2% |
| TIERRA ANTIGUA ELEMENTARY ALBUQUERQUE | 696 | 99.9% | 37.3% |
Matched among New Mexico elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where SIERRA VISTA PRIMARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico | In Lincoln County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 514 | #40 of 490 | #1 of 6 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.5:1 | #131 of 318 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 61.4% | #51 of 334 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 96.3% | #312 of 393 | N/A |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +65.8% | #4 of 57 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
514
+88 (+21%) vs 2020
+32% since 2000-01, when it was 390
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
was 13.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 514 | 41 | 12.5:1 | 96% (495) |
| 2023-24 | 485 | 41.1 | 11.8:1 | 43% (209) |
| 2022-23 | 497 | 35.4 | 14.1:1 | 100% (497) |
| 2020-21 | 426 | 31 | 13.7:1 | 100% (426) |
| 2017-18 | 310 | 15.8 | 19.6:1 | 100% (310) |
| 2015-16 | 328 | 17 | 19.3:1 | 100% (328) |
| 2010-11 | 369 | 21 | 17.6:1 | 68% (251) |
| 2000-01 | 390 | 27 | 14.4:1 | 73% (283) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for SIERRA VISTA PRIMARY.
Since 2017-18: students up 66% (310 to 514); teachers up 159% (15.8 to 41).
About SIERRA VISTA PRIMARY
As a high-enrollment elementary school, SIERRA VISTA PRIMARY serves students in RUIDOSO, New Mexico. Students in pre-K through 2 attend the school, which enrolls 514 students. The average among elementary schools in New Mexico is roughly 287 students; this school is 79% above that.
SIERRA VISTA PRIMARY reports to RUIDOSO, which has 4 schools and 1,788 students.
At SIERRA VISTA PRIMARY, Hispanic students make up 55% of the student body. Other reported shares: 25% White, 15% Native American, and 3% multiracial. That compares with about 33% Hispanic among all Lincoln County residents. The school's diversity index is 61%, meaning two students picked at random have a 61% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
The school has about 12.5 students per teacher and 41 full-time-equivalent teachers. For comparison, elementary schools in New Mexico average 12.9:1. About 96% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch. Public schools in Lincoln County average 85%.
Lincoln County census figures show that the median household income is $53,303, roughly 32% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. There are 14 public schools in Lincoln County, enrolling about 2,601 students in all.
The nearest other public school, WHITE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY, is about 0.1 miles away. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 3 other public schools.
The federal government classifies SIERRA VISTA PRIMARY's location as Town: Remote.
Enrollment at SIERRA VISTA PRIMARY climbed 21% between 2020-21 and 2024-25, from 426 to 514 students. Its ratio of students to teachers was 13.7:1 in 2020-21, and 12.5:1 in 2024-25.
Conversations here can range across school safety, transportation, and start times. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Lincoln County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
20,224
Census ACS
Median income
$53,303
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
14
2,601 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in RUIDOSO
- RUIDOSO HIGHHigh · 527 students
- WHITE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARYElementary · 374 students
- RUIDOSO MIDDLEMiddle · 373 students
Other schools in RUIDOSO
- RUIDOSO HIGHHigh · 527 students
- WHITE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARYElementary · 374 students
- RUIDOSO MIDDLEMiddle · 373 students
Nearby schools
- WHITE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY0.1 mi · 374
- RUIDOSO MIDDLE0.6 mi · 373
- RUIDOSO HIGH0.8 mi · 527
- Mescalero Apache School10.3 mi · 614
- CAPITAN ELEMENTARY13.6 mi · 207
- CAPITAN MIDDLE13.7 mi · 102
Frequently asked questions
About SIERRA VISTA PRIMARYHow many students attend SIERRA VISTA PRIMARY?
SIERRA VISTA PRIMARY enrolls approximately 514 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does SIERRA VISTA PRIMARY serve?
SIERRA VISTA PRIMARY serves grades PK-02.
How many teachers does SIERRA VISTA PRIMARY have?
SIERRA VISTA PRIMARY employs 41 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at SIERRA VISTA PRIMARY?
At SIERRA VISTA PRIMARY, the student body is approximately 25% White, 55% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees SIERRA VISTA PRIMARY?
SIERRA VISTA PRIMARY is overseen by RUIDOSO in Lincoln County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.