Sierra Elementary School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

493 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sierra Elementary School, located at 7751 Oak Street in Arvada, Colorado, serves the local community as part of the Jefferson County Public School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It typically serves students from preschool through fifth grade, focusing on building a strong foundational education through a balanced curriculum that includes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school is well-regarded for its efforts to create a welcoming and inclusive campus culture, often prioritizing the social-emotional well-being of its students alongside their academic achievements. By encouraging parental involvement and community partnerships, Sierra Elementary strives to provide a collaborative atmosphere where students are motivated to achieve their personal best. With its focus on developing well-rounded individuals, the school remains a staple of the Arvada neighborhood, dedicated to preparing young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

493

Total Students

27.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sierra Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	387
Hispanic	79
Black	1
Asian	6
Two or More	20

White
387 (78.5%)
Hispanic
79 (16.0%)
Two or More
20 (4.1%)
Asian
6 (1.2%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone:	(303)982-0821
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 50

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 85