Sierra Elementary School
School Overview
Sierra Elementary School is a public school located in Arvada, Colorado. It is a school in Jefferson County School District R-1 district.
According to the Colorado state assessment result, 52% of students are proficient in Math learning and 62% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 541 students through grade KG to 5. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 31 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 541 students are attending Sierra Elementary School. By gender, there are 280 and 261 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Sierra Elementary School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 50 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 47 | 26 | 21 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 50 | 27 | 23 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 31 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Sierra Elementary School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. All teachers are certified. 77.4% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 31 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 31 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 5 | 16.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 6.5% |
| School counselors | - | - |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 235,106 Households |
| Population | 571,098 |
| Male | 289,379 |
| Female | 290,844 |
| Child Population | 148,458 |
| Total Housing Units | 243,945 Units |
| Average House Value | $397,400 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,391 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.60% |
| Average Household Income | $82,729 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 94.53% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Jefferson County School District No. R-1
In Jefferson County School District No. R-1, 9 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in ARVADA, Colorado
3 private schools are serving students in ARVADA, Colorado. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.