Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Desert Sage Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Desert Sage Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Pueblo, CO, encompassing approximately 1,832.8 square miles. This area typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 21.6 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 38.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Sage Elementary School's student population of 368 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Desert Sage Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Sage Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#978 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Hispanic
48%
37%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
43%
49%
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Sage Elementary School's ranking?
Desert Sage Elementary School is ranked #978 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Desert Sage Elementary School often compared to?
Desert Sage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra Vista Elementary School, Cedar Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Desert Sage Elementary School?
368 students attend Desert Sage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Desert Sage Elementary School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert Sage Elementary School?
Desert Sage Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Desert Sage Elementary School offer ?
Desert Sage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert Sage Elementary School part of?
Desert Sage Elementary School is part of Pueblo County School District 70.
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