SIERRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SIERRA ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ALAMOGORDO school district, located in ALAMOGORDO, NM with about 372 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, SIERRA ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 is a public primary school located in Alamogordo, New Mexico, serving as part of the Alamogordo Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development for its elementary-aged students. By aligning with district-wide standards, the school focuses on building a strong educational foundation in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while providing a supportive atmosphere tailored to the needs of young learners in the local community.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, SIERRA ELEMENTARY strives to promote a sense of school community and student engagement. The school’s programming is designed to encourage active participation, social-emotional learning, and personal responsibility. Through its commitment to the success of every child, the school serves as a central hub for families in the Alamogordo area, working to prepare students for their eventual transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact SIERRA ELEMENTARY at (505) 439-3270 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310
(505) 439-3270
SIERRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ALAMOGORDO, NM with about 372 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- ALAMOGORDO
- Total Students:
- 372
- Teachers:
- 21.42
- 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
- Title I schoolwide 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 372 students
- White
- 48.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 36.0%
- Two or more races
- 6.2%
- Black or African American
- 4.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 51.9%
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.