Desert Sage Elementary School

935 SOUTH PALOMAR DRIVE
PUEBLO WEST, CO 81007

369 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Desert Sage Elementary School, located in Pueblo West, Colorado, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Pueblo County School District 70. Situated in a growing residential area, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education, fostering both the intellectual and social-emotional development of its students. The campus is designed to support a neighborhood-centric learning environment, emphasizing core curriculum standards while encouraging community engagement among students, staff, and local families.

As part of the broader educational landscape in Pueblo West, Desert Sage is dedicated to preparing its students for successful transitions into middle school. The school typically focuses on building strong literacy and mathematical foundations, complemented by opportunities for student growth in creative arts and physical education. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere, the school strives to create a positive culture that values student achievement and personal responsibility, serving as a key pillar for the families residing in the 81007 area.

369

Total Students

21.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Sage Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	168
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	25

Hispanic
168 (45.5 %)
White
167 (45.3 %)
Two or More
25 (6.8 %)
Black
6 (1.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)

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)647-8878
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	369
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	207
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 26

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 67