Buena Vista Elementary School

2600 19th St
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 234 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Buena Vista Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 20% in NM
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Buena Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

School Overview

Buena Vista Elementary School's student population of 234 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar

School Rankings

Buena Vista Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buena Vista Elementary School is 0.63, 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)
#83 out of 796 schools
(Top 20%)
45-49%
24%
50-54%
34%
40-49%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
48%
62%
Black
5%
2%
White
37%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buena Vista Elementary School's ranking?
Buena Vista Elementary School is ranked #83 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Buena Vista Elementary School often compared to?
Buena Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunset Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Buena Vista Elementary School?
234 students attend Buena Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Buena Vista Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buena Vista Elementary School?
Buena Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Buena Vista Elementary School offer ?
Buena Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Buena Vista Elementary School part of?
Buena Vista Elementary School is part of Alamogordo School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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