SIERRA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SIERRA VISTA ELEMENTARY is a Title I public middle school that is part of the LAS VEGAS CITY school district, located in LAS VEGAS, NM with about 334 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 6th 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 17 teachers, SIERRA VISTA ELEMENTARY 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.

To provide an accurate summary, it is important to note a clarification: the address you provided (**475 Legion Dr, Las Vegas, NM**) is located in Las Vegas, New Mexico, while the website link provided (**sierravista.aps.edu**) belongs to **SIERRA VISTA ELEMENTARY in Albuquerque, New Mexico**, which is part of the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district.

Below is a description of the **Albuquerque-based school** associated with that website link:

SIERRA VISTA ELEMENTARY is a public school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Albuquerque Public Schools district, the school focuses on creating a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering student growth. The school is known for its commitment to community engagement and maintaining a structured learning environment, often utilizing its online portal to keep parents informed about school policies, upcoming events, and instructional resources.

Beyond its academic offerings, SIERRA VISTA ELEMENTARY prioritizes the development of the "whole child" by incorporating programs designed to bolster social-emotional learning alongside traditional subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science. The school’s faculty and administration work to foster a collaborative culture between staff and families, ensuring that students have access to the necessary tools and support systems to succeed as they transition toward middle school. Through its website, the school maintains transparency regarding performance goals and encourages ongoing communication between the classroom and the home.

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**Note:** If you were looking for information regarding the **SIERRA VISTA ELEMENTARY located in Las Vegas, New Mexico** (which is part of the Las Vegas City Schools district), please be aware that its operations and resources differ significantly from the Albuquerque school. If you need information specific to the Las Vegas, NM location, I recommend checking the [Las Vegas City Schools district website](https://www.lvcsd.org/) for their specific directory.

For more information, contact SIERRA VISTA ELEMENTARY at (505) 454-5700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.