Sierra Grande Elementary School (Closed 2014)

17523 East Hwy 160
Blanca, CO 81123
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Sierra Grande Elementary School serves 114 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
114 students

Showing 2005–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
(12-13)
50-59%
57%
(12-13)
40-49%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1

Showing 2005–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Hispanic
80%
37%

Showing 2005–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Black
1%
5%
White
17%
49%

Showing 2005–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
83%
0.33

Showing 2005–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
39%

Showing 2005–2025. View full 37-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%

Showing 2005–2025. View full 26-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% CO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% CO state average).
How many students attend Sierra Grande Elementary School?
114 students attend Sierra Grande Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Sierra Grande Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sierra Grande Elementary School?
Sierra Grande Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sierra Grande Elementary School offer ?
Sierra Grande Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sierra Grande Elementary School part of?
Sierra Grande Elementary School is part of Sierra Grande School District No. R-30.

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