Sierra Vista Elementary School

500 SOUTH SPAULDING
PUEBLO WEST, CO 81007

443 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sierra Vista Elementary School is a public school located in Pueblo West, Colorado, serving students within the Pueblo County School District 70. Situated at 500 South Spaulding, the school is deeply integrated into its local community, acting as a foundational educational hub for the families of Pueblo West. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement, aiming to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school.

The school’s official website highlights its dedication to maintaining strong communication between educators, parents, and students. By offering a range of academic resources and fostering a positive school culture, Sierra Vista Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. As part of District 70, the school adheres to the district’s broader mission of academic excellence and community partnership, making it a key pillar of the educational landscape in the Pueblo West region.

443

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sierra Vista Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	202
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	25
American Indian	3

White
208 (47.0%)
Hispanic
202 (45.6%)
Two or More
25 (5.6%)
Black
4 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)
Asian
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:	Pueblo County School District 70
Phone:	(719)547-2878
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 51

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 91