SIERRA VISTA PRIMARY

RUIDOSO
199 WHITE MOUNTAIN DR
RUIDOSO, NM 88345
514 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Sierra Vista Primary is a foundational educational institution located in Ruidoso, New Mexico, serving as part of the Ruidoso Municipal School District. The school is specifically dedicated to the early developmental years of childhood, typically focusing on students in the primary grades (usually pre-kindergarten through second grade). Its mission centers on creating a supportive, nurturing environment that fosters academic growth, social-emotional development, and a lifelong love of learning during these critical formative years.

The school is deeply integrated into the Ruidoso community, benefiting from the close-knit atmosphere of the mountain town. By emphasizing small-group instruction and foundational literacy and numeracy skills, Sierra Vista Primary aims to prepare its youngest students for a successful transition into the upper elementary grades. With a focus on inclusive practices and student-centered learning, the school strives to provide a safe and engaging space where children can explore their potential and build the essential skills necessary for their future academic careers.
514
Total Students
41.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    282 (54.9%)
  • White
    129 (25.1%)
  • American Indian
    75 (14.6%)
  • Two or More
    15 (2.9%)
  • Asian
    7 (1.4%)
  • Black
    5 (1.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: RUIDOSO
Phone: (575)258-4943
Website: http://www.ruidososchools.org/sierravistaprimary_home.aspx
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 514
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 495
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 137
Kindergarten 129
Grade 1 122
Grade 2 126
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
WHITE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY
RUIDOSO
374 Students
203 WHITE MOUNTAIN DR
RUIDOSO, NM 88345 (0.1 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th