SIERRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SIERRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 school district, located in ARVADA, CO with about 541 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 28 teachers, SIERRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact SIERRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (303) 982-0821 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ARVADA, CO 80005-3621
(303) 982-0821
SIERRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in ARVADA, CO with about 541 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jefferson County School District No. R-1
- Total Students:
- 541
- Teachers:
- 28.15
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 541 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SIERRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 84.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.