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#330 of 864 schools in NM
Top 38% in state
Based on limited data
Sierra Vista Primary
Elementary School · RUIDOSO
200 HORTON CIRCLE, Ruidoso, NM 88345
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NM statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
485
Student-Teacher
11.8:1
Score
6.7
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
485
Student-Teacher
11.8:1
Score
6.7
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Mexico schools
#330 of 864
In Ruidoso
#2 of 4
public schools
In district
#2 of 4
RUIDOSO
School environment
7.1 / 10
Very Good
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Sierra Vista Primary
Elementary School in Ruidoso · grades Pre-K – 2nd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Sierra Vista Primary
Sierra Vista Primary is a public elementary school in Ruidoso, NM, part of RUIDOSO. Sierra Vista Primary serves approximately 485 students, and covers grades Pre-K-2nd, and has a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Sierra Vista Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #330 of 864 schools in NM.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 6.7 · Average
- District avg 6.7
- NM avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
47% of students at Sierra Vista Primary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
43.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Sierra Vista Primary Compares
See how Sierra Vista Primary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
200 HORTON CIRCLE, Ruidoso, NM 88345
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sierra Vista Primary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HONDO ELEMENTARY (rated 8.8/10, 23.2 miles away, in nearby Hondo), which scores notably higher. Another option is CLOUDCROFT ELEMENTARY (rated 8.8/10, 28.0 miles away, in nearby Cloudcroft), which scores notably higher. Additionally, TULAROSA INTERMEDIATE (rated 7.3/10, 28.5 miles away, in nearby Tularosa), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Ruidoso, see our Ruidoso schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 28.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WHITE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY Ruidoso | 0.1 mi | 6.7 |
| RUIDOSO MIDDLE Ruidoso | 0.6 mi | 7.2 |
| RUIDOSO HIGH Ruidoso | 0.8 mi | 6.6 |
| Mescalero Apache School Mescalero | 10.3 mi | — |
| CAPITAN ELEMENTARY Capitan | 13.7 mi | 6.8 |
| CAPITAN HIGH Capitan | 13.7 mi | 6.0 |
| CAPITAN MIDDLE Capitan | 13.7 mi | 7.3 |
| CARRIZOZO ELEMENTARY Carrizozo | 23.6 mi | 6.2 |
| CARRIZOZO HIGH Carrizozo | 23.6 mi | 8.4 |
| CARRIZOZO MIDDLE Carrizozo | 23.6 mi | 5.7 |
| HONDO HIGH Hondo | 23.1 mi | 6.9 |
| HONDO ELEMENTARY Hondo | 23.2 mi | 8.8 |
| CLOUDCROFT ELEMENTARY Cloudcroft | 28.0 mi | 8.8 |
| CLOUDCROFT MIDDLE Cloudcroft | 28.0 mi | 7.5 |
| CLOUDCROFT HIGH Cloudcroft | 28.0 mi | 7.6 |
| HIGH ROLLS MOUNTAIN PARK ELEMENTARY High Rolls | 30.2 mi | — |
| TULAROSA MIDDLE Tularosa | 28.4 mi | 7.0 |
| TULAROSA ELEMENTARY Tularosa | 28.5 mi | 6.5 |
| TULAROSA INTERMEDIATE Tularosa | 28.5 mi | 7.3 |
| TULAROSA HIGH Tularosa | 28.8 mi | 6.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 88345 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$51,008
Median Home Value
$232,400
Median Rent
$916/mo
Population
7,747
College Educated
33.1%
Homeownership
70.2%
Poverty Rate
16.1%
Median Age
44.9
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| ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Albuquerque, NM | 6.7 |
| CHRISTINE DUNCAN HERITAGE ACADEMY Albuquerque, NM | 6.7 |
| CORRALES ELEMENTARY Corrales, NM | 6.7 |
| GRAND HEIGHTS EARLY CHILDHOOD Artesia, NM | 6.7 |
| LOS NINOS ELEMENTARY Las Vegas, NM | 6.7 |
| MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY Farmington, NM | 6.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sierra Vista Primary
What grades does Sierra Vista Primary serve?
Sierra Vista Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Sierra Vista Primary?
Sierra Vista Primary has an enrollment of approximately 485 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista Primary is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sierra Vista Primary rank in NM?
Sierra Vista Primary ranks #330 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Sierra Vista Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sierra Vista Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sierra Vista Primary a charter school?
No, Sierra Vista Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sierra Vista Primary a Title I school?
No, Sierra Vista Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sierra Vista Primary?
43.1% of students at Sierra Vista Primary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 485
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 43.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.8%
- Phone
- (575) 258-4943
Resources & Links
District
RUIDOSO- District Enrollment
- 1,782
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,052
- District Rank
- #2 of 4
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