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
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 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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
17%
12%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
51%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
28%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
74%
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
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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sierra Vista Primary part of?
Sierra Vista Primary is part of Ruidoso School District.
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