Serving 114 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sierra Grande 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 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 48% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
114 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-59%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-49%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
80%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
17%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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