North Star Elementary vs Sierra Vista Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 220 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Star Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades K–5
510 students
Sierra Vista Primary
Ruidoso · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
514 students
| Measure | North Star Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico | Sierra Vista Primary Ruidoso, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #6 of 416 | #89 of 416 |
| National rank | #8343 of 50,301 | #35165 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 510 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | – |
| Math proficiency | 69% | – |
| city | Albuquerque | Ruidoso |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Star Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 35.2).
- •Sierra Vista Primary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.4).
- •Sierra Vista Primary is the larger school with 514 students compared with 510.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is North Star Elementary better than Sierra Vista Primary?
On the Success Index (US), North Star Elementary ranks higher (74.4 vs 35.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are North Star Elementary and Sierra Vista Primary?
About 220 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Ruidoso in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Star Elementary: 510. Sierra Vista Primary: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Star Elementary and Sierra Vista Primary rank in New Mexico?
North Star Elementary is 6th of 416 and Sierra Vista Primary is 89th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).