Sargent Elementary School

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Sargent Elementary School ranks 541 st of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sargent Elementary School is a public elementary school in Monte Vista, Colorado, serving around 180 students in grades K-6. As part of the Monte Vista School District No. C-8, Sargent Elementary stands out for its higher percentage of White students, stronger academic performance, and lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to nearby schools.

Sargent Elementary generally outperforms the district and state averages on CMAS tests, particularly in Science and English Language Arts. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate was 41.7%, compared to the state average of 37.9%. However, the school's performance has been somewhat inconsistent over the years, with its ranking among Colorado elementary schools fluctuating between 344 and 551 out of around 900-950 schools. In comparison, nearby schools like Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 and Haskin Elementary School have more diverse student populations and lower academic performance.

The lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Sargent Elementary (42.78% in 2022-2023) compared to nearby schools like Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 (66.07%) and Haskin Elementary (83.45%) suggests that Sargent Elementary may serve a more economically advantaged population, which could contribute to its relatively stronger academic performance. However, the school still faces challenges in maintaining consistent performance and addressing areas of weakness, such as Math proficiency.

Detail:

Public K-6

7090 North County Road 2 East
Monte Vista, CO 81144-9756

(719) 852-4024

District: Sargent School District No. Re-33J

SchoolDigger Rank:
541^st of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,461

Students who attend Sargent Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sargent Junior High School
High:	Sargent Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 180

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.4%

Hispanic:

31.7%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sargent Elementary School ranks worse than 57.4% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.04. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sargent Elementary School is $16,461.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sargent Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Sargent School District No. Re-33J:

SchoolDigger ranks Sargent School District No. Re-33J 64^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sargent Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sargent Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	45.59	484^th	808	40.1%
2005	66.78	290^th	823	64.8%
2006	65.93	309^th	829	62.7%
2007	73.24	221^st	852	74.1%
2008	74.02	210^th	849	75.3%
2009	76.30	193^rd	872	77.9%
2010	70.25	281^st	925	69.6%
2011	49.24	519^th	935	44.5%
2012	49.81	513^th	935	45.1%
2013	55.92	450^th	954	52.8%
2014	58.68	406^th	962	57.8%
2015	39.67	523^rd	938	44.2%
2016	55.38	368^th	914	59.7%
2017	57.78	344^th	929	63.0%
2018	42.00	494^th	917	46.1%
2019	52.80	429^th	965	55.5%
2021	30.70	518^th	710	27.0%
2022	36.43	551^st	921	40.2%
2023	50.02	432^nd	933	53.7%
2024	38.04	541^st	943	42.6%

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Rank History for White students at Sargent Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	37.14	378^th	596	36.6%

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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.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sargent Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	191	0	0	70	6	n/a	n/a	267
1989	190	0	0	58	3	n/a	n/a	251
1990	163	0	0	52	4	n/a	n/a	219
1991	170	0	0	61	8	n/a	n/a	239
1992	184	0	0	54	10	n/a	n/a	248
1993	177	0	0	51	7	n/a	n/a	235
1994	160	0	0	55	9	n/a	n/a	224
1995	161	0	0	56	6	n/a	n/a	223
1996	161	0	0	56	6	n/a	n/a	223
1997	163	0	0	53	3	n/a	n/a	219
1998	138	0	1	63	5	n/a	n/a	207
1999	149	0	0	56	6	n/a	n/a	211
2000	142	0	1	62	5	n/a	n/a	210
2001	145	0	0	46	6	n/a	n/a	197
2002	148	2	1	44	12	n/a	n/a	207
2003	148	2	1	44	12	n/a	n/a	207
2004	146	2	2	56	7	n/a	n/a	213
2005	143	3	2	53	7	n/a	n/a	208
2006	139	1	2	65	8	n/a	n/a	215
2007	167	2	3	68	4	n/a	n/a	244
2008	179	2	2	63	5	n/a	n/a	251
2009	181	3	2	77	3	n/a	n/a	266
2010	205	1	2	68	2	n/a	n/a	278
2011	177	1	2	93	1	0	4	278
2012	179	0	1	80	1	0	4	265
2013	172	0	1	73	1	0	4	251
2014	180	0	1	62	0	0	3	246
2015	160	0	1	62	2	0	6	231
2016	153	0	1	47	2	0	5	208
2017	138	2	1	48	3	0	3	195
2018	127	1	1	48	3	0	6	186
2019	137	0	1	42	3	0	6	189
2020	138	0	2	50	2	0	4	196
2021	121	0	2	56	2	0	3	184
2022	125	0	2	50	4	0	5	186
2023	116	1	0	57	1	0	5	180

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 Sargent Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	267	15.3	17.4	n/a
1989	251	15.7	15.9	0
1990	219	15.6	14.0	0
1991	239	15.8	15.1	30.5
1992	248	15.8	15.6	33.9
1993	235	17.5	13.4	30.2
1994	224	17.6	12.7	34.4
1995	223	15.0	14.9	30
1996	223	15.0	14.9	30
1997	219	16.7	13.1	23.3
1998	207	16.7	12.4	25.6
1999	211	16.8	12.6	28.9
2000	210	15.7	13.4	46.2
2001	197	14.2	13.9	40.1
2002	207	16.6	12.5	33.3
2003	207	16.6	12.5	33.3
2004	213	15.9	13.4	41.8
2005	208	16.1	12.9	40.9
2006	215	16.6	13.0	48.4
2007	244	16.0	15.3	48
2008	251	16.1	15.6	43
2009	266	17.3	15.4	47.7
2010	278	17.0	16.2	44.2
2011	278	18.3	15.1	46.8
2012	265	19.6	13.4	43.8
2013	251	20.5	12.1	44.2
2014	246	19.1	12.8	40.7
2015	231	18.0	12.8	40.3
2016	208	18.0	11.5	39.4
2017	195	13.1	14.8	36.9
2018	186	14.9	12.4	38.7
2019	189	15.9	11.8	40.2
2020	196	15.2	12.8	41.8
2021	184	15.3	11.9	40.8
2022	186	14.0	13.2	32.3
2023	180	15.0	11.9	42.8

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 Sargent Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	267	15.3	17.4	n/a
1989	251	15.7	15.9	0
1990	219	15.6	14.0	0
1991	239	15.8	15.1	30.5
1992	248	15.8	15.6	33.9
1993	235	17.5	13.4	30.2
1994	224	17.6	12.7	34.4
1995	223	15.0	14.9	30
1996	223	15.0	14.9	30
1997	219	16.7	13.1	23.3
1998	207	16.7	12.4	25.6
1999	211	16.8	12.6	28.9
2000	210	15.7	13.4	46.2
2001	197	14.2	13.9	40.1
2002	207	16.6	12.5	33.3
2003	207	16.6	12.5	33.3
2004	213	15.9	13.4	41.8
2005	208	16.1	12.9	40.9
2006	215	16.6	13.0	48.4
2007	244	16.0	15.3	48
2008	251	16.1	15.6	43
2009	266	17.3	15.4	47.7
2010	278	17.0	16.2	44.2
2011	278	18.3	15.1	46.8
2012	265	19.6	13.4	43.8
2013	251	20.5	12.1	44.2
2014	246	19.1	12.8	40.7
2015	231	18.0	12.8	40.3
2016	208	18.0	11.5	39.4
2017	195	13.1	14.8	36.9
2018	186	14.9	12.4	38.7
2019	189	15.9	11.8	40.2
2020	196	15.2	12.8	41.8
2021	184	15.3	11.9	40.8
2022	186	14.0	13.2	32.3
2023	180	15.0	11.9	42.8

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 Sargent Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,117
2020	$11,594
2021	$12,429
2022	$13,685
2023	$16,461

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sargent Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 429^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 432^nd of 933 Elementary schools	1.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sargent Elementary School)	35.5	50	14.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sargent School District No. Re-33J)	35.5	50	14.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Sargent Elementary School)	22.6	50	27.4%
3rd Grade Math (Sargent School District No. Re-33J)	22.6	50	27.4%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sargent Elementary School)	64.5	41.7	22.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sargent School District No. Re-33J)	64.5	41.7	22.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Sargent Elementary School)	35.5	16.7	18.8%
4th Grade Math (Sargent School District No. Re-33J)	35.5	16.7	18.8%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Sargent Elementary School)	45.5	36.8	8.7%
5th Grade Science (Sargent School District No. Re-33J)	45.5	36.8	8.7%
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sargent Elementary School)	59.1	47.4	11.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sargent School District No. Re-33J)	59.1	47.4	11.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sargent Elementary School)	53.3	43.5	9.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sargent School District No. Re-33J)	53.3	43.5	9.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	43.6	43.4	0.2%
6th Grade Math (Sargent Elementary School)	26.7	39.1	12.4%
6th Grade Math (Sargent School District No. Re-33J)	26.7	39.1	12.4%
6th Grade Math (Colorado)	29.5	28.2	1.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sargent Elementary School)	52.6	45.2	7.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sargent School District No. Re-33J)	49.7	41.4	8.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Sargent Elementary School)	26.3	33.3	7%
All Grades Math (Sargent School District No. Re-33J)	22.8	27.1	4.3%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	189	180	4.8%
African American	0	1
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	42	57	35.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	137	116	15.3%
Two or More Races	6	5	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.2%	42.8%	2.6%

Schools Near Sargent Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)					CMAS Math (2024)				CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	Total
Sargent Elementary School	Public	K-6	7090 North County Road 2 East	Monte Vista	81144	Rio Grande County	Sargent School District No. Re-33J	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 852-4024	180	15	11.9	42.8%	116 (64.4%)	1 (0.6%)	57 (31.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.8%)	38	541^st of 943 public elementary schools	42.6%		50	432^nd of 933 public elementary schools	53.7%	109	31.3		44.0		38.2	34.4		28.0	31.5	41.7	$16,461
Haskin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	550 S. Sylvester Avenue	Center	81125	Rio Grande County	Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt.	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 754-3982	278	21	13.3	83.5%	23 (8.3%)	1 (0.4%)	252 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13.6	826^th of 943 public elementary schools	12.4%		15.7	799^th of 933 public elementary schools	14.4%	27	14.7	32.4	21.4		23.2	11.8			9.1	10.7	$14,953
Marsh Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	215 Lyell	Monte Vista	81144	Rio Grande County	Monte Vista School District No. C-8	No	No	No	No	(719) 852-3231	166	13	12.6	61.4%	41 (24.7%)	0 (0.0%)	122 (73.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)								(n/a)											$13,289
Bill Metz Elementary School	Public	2-5	545 Second	Monte Vista	81144	Rio Grande County	Monte Vista School District No. C-8	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 852-4041	269	27	9.8	70.3%	66 (24.5%)	2 (0.7%)	190 (70.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	14.8	811^th of 943 public elementary schools	14.0%					(n/a)			29.6		27.3			16.9	20.6	12.9	$14,790
Sangre de Cristo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8751 Lane 7 N	Mosca	81146	Alamosa County	Sangre de Cristo School District No. Re-22J	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 378-2321	124	12	10.7	51.6%	79 (63.7%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (32.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	66.9	298^th of 943 public elementary schools	68.4%		63.3	314^th of 933 public elementary schools	66.3%	16	57.9	43.5	59.1		53.1	52.6	30.4	54.5	45.3	54.5	$20,346
Del Norte Elementary School	Public	K-6	950 French Street	Del Norte	81132	Rio Grande County	Upper Rio Grande School District C-7	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 657-4030	198	18	11.0	54.0%	85 (42.9%)	0 (0.0%)	106 (53.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	22	716^th of 943 public elementary schools	24.1%		25.6	663^rd of 933 public elementary schools	28.9%	53	23.8	11.1	33.3	35.7	26.6	38.1		24.2	21.1	12.5	$18,303
Alamosa Elementary School K-2	Public	K-2	1707 West 10th Street Buildin	Alamosa	81101	Alamosa County	Alamosa School District No. Re-11J	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 587-6600	433	30	14.4	63.7%	168 (38.8%)	3 (0.7%)	239 (55.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.8%)								(n/a)											$4,976
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5	Public	3-5	1709 West 10th Street Buildin	Alamosa	81101	Alamosa County	Alamosa School District No. Re-11J	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 587-1600	504	34	15.0	66.1%	156 (31.0%)	6 (1.2%)	324 (64.3%)	3 (0.6%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	8 (1.6%)	31.5	599^th of 943 public elementary schools	36.5%		26.1	652^nd of 933 public elementary schools	30.1%	53	35.9	35.3	37.9		36.3	32.8	24.0	23.6	26.5	28.1	$19,921

Frequently Asked Questions about Sargent Elementary School

How many students attend Sargent Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 180 students attended Sargent Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Sargent Elementary School?

Students at Sargent Elementary School are 64% White, 32% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Sargent Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Sargent Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sargent Junior High School
High : Sargent Senior High School

Is Sargent Elementary School a good school?

Sargent Elementary School ranks 541^st of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Sargent Elementary School in?

Sargent School District No. Re-33J

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