Serving 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sierra Vista Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 28% (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 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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: 443 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sierra Vista Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Pueblo, CO, encompassing approximately 1,832.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 40 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sierra Vista Elementary School's student population of 443 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Hawks R.I.S.E. We are Responsible, have Integrity, practice Safety and achieve Excellence!
School Rankings
Sierra Vista 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 Sierra Vista Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#876 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
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
18:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Sierra Vista Elementary School's ranking?
Sierra Vista Elementary School is ranked #876 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Sierra Vista Elementary School often compared to?
Sierra Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Sage Elementary School, Cedar Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% 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 Sierra Vista Elementary School?
443 students attend Sierra Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Sierra Vista Elementary School students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sierra Vista Elementary School?
Sierra Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sierra Vista Elementary School offer ?
Sierra Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sierra Vista Elementary School part of?
Sierra Vista Elementary School is part of Pueblo County School District 70.
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