Serving 142 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sargent Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sargent Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Monte Vista, CO, encompassing approximately 117.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 10.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sargent Elementary School's student population of 142 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
142 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sargent Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sargent Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#839 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
White
58%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sargent Elementary School's ranking?
Sargent Elementary School is ranked #839 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Sargent Elementary School often compared to?
Sargent Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Del Norte Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% 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 Sargent Elementary School?
142 students attend Sargent Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Sargent Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sargent Elementary School?
Sargent Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sargent Elementary School offer ?
Sargent Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sargent Elementary School part of?
Sargent Elementary School is part of Sargent School District No. Re-33j.
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