Average
#330 of 864 schools in NM
Top 38% in state
Based on limited data
Sierra Vista Primary
Elementary School · Ruidoso · Ruidoso, NM
A Ruidoso elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
200 HORTON CIRCLE, Ruidoso, NM 88345
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NM statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sierra Vista Primary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,008
Median home value
$232,400
Median rent
$916/mo
College educated
33.1%
Homeownership
70.2%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88345; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Ruidoso
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,052NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sierra Vista Primary is listed in RUIDOSO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sierra Vista Primary
Sierra Vista Primary is a public elementary school in Ruidoso, NM, part of Ruidoso, serving approximately 485 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #330 of 864 schools in NM. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 485
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.8%
- Phone
- (575) 258-4943
- Area population (ZIP 88345)
- 7,747
- Area median age
- 44.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 88345; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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