School overview
At a glance
Reported students
251
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
17.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Mexico middle enrollment
44th percentile
Compared with 158 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
209
SIERRA VISTA ELEMENTARY: 251 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73th percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about SIERRA VISTA ELEMENTARY
SIERRA VISTA ELEMENTARY is a public middle school serving grades 04–06 in LAS VEGAS. It is one of 6 current school records connected to LAS VEGAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. NCES reports 251 students for 2024–25.
Among 158 middle schools in New Mexico with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 296.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, above the New Mexico median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (92%) and White (4.4%). English learners represent 11.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking SIERRA VISTA ELEMENTARY
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 0.5 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.4%
- Hispanic92%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
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