Sierra Vista Elementary School

Summary:

Sierra Vista Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Pueblo West, Colorado, serving around 450 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Pueblo County School District 70, which is ranked 57 out of 116 districts in the state.

Sierra Vista has a relatively balanced racial composition, with 46.44% White and 46.89% Hispanic students. The school outperforms the district and state averages in several CMAS subject areas, particularly in 5th grade Science and English Language Arts. However, it underperforms in 4th grade Math. Sierra Vista has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, but its statewide ranking has fluctuated between 364 and 627 out of around 900-960 Colorado elementary schools over the past 10 years. The school's low socioeconomic status (SES) students perform relatively well, ranking 117 out of 365 Colorado elementary schools in this category.

Compared to nearby schools, Sierra Vista's performance is generally stronger than Prairie Winds and Desert Sage Elementary Schools, which are also part of the Pueblo County School District 70. However, the higher-performing Cedar Ridge Elementary School, which is in a different district, outperforms Sierra Vista in several areas. Sierra Vista also has a relatively high percentage of students (around 45-46%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than Cedar Ridge but lower than some other nearby schools in the Pueblo School District No. 60.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 500 South Spaulding
       Pueblo West, CO  81007-1848


(719) 547-2878

District: Pueblo County School District 70

SchoolDigger Rank:
439th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,231 Help


Students who attend Sierra Vista Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sky View Middle School
High:    Pueblo West High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.3 Help
Number of students:  450

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
46.9%
White:
46.4%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sierra Vista Elementary School ranks better than 53.4% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 2nd among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Pueblo County School District 70. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.92. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Sierra Vista Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Pueblo County School District 70.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sierra Vista Elementary School is $10,231. 8 elementary schools in the Pueblo County School District 70 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sierra Vista Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sierra Vista Elementary School 439th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Sierra Vista Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
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Pueblo County School District 70:

SchoolDigger ranks Pueblo County School District 70 57th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sierra Vista Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sierra Vista Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 72.23 229th 808 71.7%
2005 65.35 309th 823 62.5%
2006 68.12 280th 829 66.2%
2007 61.26 358th 852 58.0%
2008 64.44 319th 849 62.4%
2009 48.65 488th 872 44.0%
2010 58.05 432nd 925 53.3%
2011 68.89 299th 935 68.0%
2012 66.41 337th 935 64.0%
2013 69.79 284th 954 70.2%
2014 57.85 416th 962 56.8%
2015 29.89 627th 938 33.2%
2016 34.20 567th 914 38.0%
2017 38.71 533rd 929 42.6%
2018 47.34 445th 917 51.5%
2019 43.75 509th 965 47.3%
2021 52.34 364th 710 48.7%
2022 43.58 482nd 921 47.7%
2023 38.65 530th 933 43.2%
2024 50.92 439th 943 53.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sierra Vista Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.16 87th 308 71.8%
2019 62.85 96th 332 71.1%
2021 58.46 31st 75 58.7%
2022 68.24 40th 203 80.3%
2023 35.19 184th 265 30.6%
2024 62.01 117th 365 67.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Sierra Vista Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.32 474th 690 31.3%
2019 32.88 488th 758 35.6%
2022 32.85 400th 595 32.8%
2023 26.13 459th 642 28.5%
2024 46.08 349th 684 49.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Sierra Vista Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.98 316th 693 54.4%
2019 44.01 395th 764 48.3%
2022 37.48 359th 594 39.6%
2023 33.92 410th 649 36.8%
2024 38.63 400th 683 41.4%
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Rank History for White students at Sierra Vista Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.83 236th 337 30.0%
2019 28.40 443rd 596 25.7%
2021 38.12 212th 288 26.4%
2023 21.42 453rd 525 13.7%
2024 43.09 319th 539 40.8%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sierra Vista Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 338 3 3 53 2 n/a n/a 0 399
1998 453 4 3 100 7 n/a n/a 0 567
1999 487 12 7 120 3 n/a n/a 0 629
2000 456 13 7 151 2 n/a n/a 0 629
2001 536 13 7 189 10 n/a n/a 0 755
2002 485 10 6 88 5 n/a n/a 0 594
2003 485 10 6 88 5 n/a n/a 0 594
2004 494 14 6 109 7 n/a n/a 0 630
2005 371 16 6 104 5 n/a n/a 0 502
2006 434 14 6 120 1 n/a n/a 0 575
2007 442 10 6 123 6 n/a n/a 0 587
2008 410 12 7 114 4 n/a n/a 0 547
2009 400 17 10 131 2 n/a n/a 0 560
2010 370 17 15 139 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2011 319 2 11 165 1 0 10 0 508
2012 324 5 7 173 3 1 16 0 529
2013 319 2 6 148 2 1 13 0 491
2014 309 7 6 162 0 0 18 0 502
2015 320 5 5 168 0 0 24 0 522
2016 274 4 4 187 0 0 25 0 494
2017 269 2 3 184 0 0 26 0 484
2018 267 1 2 186 0 0 27 0 483
2019 245 0 4 180 0 0 26 0 455
2020 271 0 4 214 0 0 31 0 520
2021 250 2 5 218 0 0 32 0 507
2022 212 6 3 206 0 0 32 0 459
2023 209 6 2 211 0 0 22 0 450

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sierra Vista Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 399 11.5 34.7 7.5
1998 567 16.5 34.4 10.1
1999 629 27.0 23.3 8.3
2000 629 28.0 22.5 16.1
2001 755 31.0 24.4 17.1
2002 594 29.9 19.9 12.8
2003 594 29.9 19.9 12.8
2004 630 29.7 21.2 14.6
2005 502 25.0 20.1 23.7
2006 575 25.4 22.6 25.7
2007 587 27.2 21.6 23.5
2008 547 28.2 19.4 25.2
2009 560 26.3 21.3 23.4
2010 541 26.3 20.5 27
2011 508 26.0 19.5 28.3
2012 529 23.9 22.1 36.1
2013 491 24.7 19.8 32.6
2014 502 24.5 20.4 42.6
2015 522 22.0 23.7 45.2
2016 494 23.0 21.4 43.3
2017 484 25.0 19.3 39.9
2018 483 23.8 20.2 50.7
2019 455 23.0 19.7 39.3
2020 520 25.3 20.5 46
2021 507 25.4 19.9 42.8
2022 459 22.9 20.0 45.8
2023 450 23.2 19.3 45.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sierra Vista Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 399 11.5 34.7 7.5
1998 567 16.5 34.4 10.1
1999 629 27.0 23.3 8.3
2000 629 28.0 22.5 16.1
2001 755 31.0 24.4 17.1
2002 594 29.9 19.9 12.8
2003 594 29.9 19.9 12.8
2004 630 29.7 21.2 14.6
2005 502 25.0 20.1 23.7
2006 575 25.4 22.6 25.7
2007 587 27.2 21.6 23.5
2008 547 28.2 19.4 25.2
2009 560 26.3 21.3 23.4
2010 541 26.3 20.5 27
2011 508 26.0 19.5 28.3
2012 529 23.9 22.1 36.1
2013 491 24.7 19.8 32.6
2014 502 24.5 20.4 42.6
2015 522 22.0 23.7 45.2
2016 494 23.0 21.4 43.3
2017 484 25.0 19.3 39.9
2018 483 23.8 20.2 50.7
2019 455 23.0 19.7 39.3
2020 520 25.3 20.5 46
2021 507 25.4 19.9 42.8
2022 459 22.9 20.0 45.8
2023 450 23.2 19.3 45.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sierra Vista Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,002
2020 $7,898
2021 $8,520
2022 $10,030
2023 $10,231

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sierra Vista Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 509th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 530th of 933 Elementary schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sierra Vista Elementary School)4121.7
 19.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pueblo County School District 70)3735.8
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Sierra Vista Elementary School)29.515.7
 13.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Pueblo County School District 70)32.333.2
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sierra Vista Elementary School)42.941.5
 1.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pueblo County School District 70)42.440.1
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Sierra Vista Elementary School)20.635.2
 14.6%
   4th Grade Math (Pueblo County School District 70)21.926.4
 4.5%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Sierra Vista Elementary School)40.839.2
 1.6%
   5th Grade Science (Pueblo County School District 70)36.232.1
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sierra Vista Elementary School)62.346.8
 15.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pueblo County School District 70)48.846.9
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Sierra Vista Elementary School)23.736.7
 13%
   5th Grade Math (Pueblo County School District 70)32.131.9
 0.2%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sierra Vista Elementary School)49.135.8
 13.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pueblo County School District 70)44.142.8
 1.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Sierra Vista Elementary School)24.928.2
 3.3%
   All Grades Math (Pueblo County School District 70)28.226.6
 1.6%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students455450
 1.1%
African American06
American Indian00
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic180211
 17.2%
Pacific Islander00
White245209
 14.7%
Two or More Races2622
 15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.3%45.6%
 6.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sierra Vista Elementary School

Students at Sierra Vista Elementary School are 47% Hispanic, 46% White, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 450 students attended Sierra Vista Elementary School.

Sierra Vista Elementary School ranks 439th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Sierra Vista Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sky View Middle School
High : Pueblo West High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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