Sierra Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Arvada, Colorado 80005 · Jefferson County School District No. R-1
#195 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado
#14212 of 50,301 nationally
About Sierra Elementary School
Sierra Elementary School is a public elementary located in Arvada, in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 493 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 65.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 195th of 993 ranked elementary schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 493.
There are 29 schools in Arvada; Sierra Elementary School ranks 8th of 27 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)12.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Sierra Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 12.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Sierra Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Oberon Middle School
Arvada · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students · 896 m away
Lincoln Charter Academy
Arvada · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
824 students · 1.4 km away
Excel Academy Charter School
Arvada · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
445 students · 1.5 km away
Van Arsdale Elementary School
Arvada · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students · 2.4 km away
Warder Elementary School
Arvada · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
432 students · 2.5 km away
Weber Elementary School
Arvada · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
312 students · 2.5 km away
Campbell Early Learning Center
Arvada · Public other · Grades PK–PK
198 students · 2.5 km away
Ralston Valley Senior High School
Arvada · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,875 students · 2.6 km away
Meiklejohn Elementary
Arvada · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students · 2.7 km away
Fremont Elementary School
Arvada · Public elementary · Grades K–5
268 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
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492 students
Yale Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
Zach Elementary School
Fort Collins · Public elementary · Grades K–5
492 students
Rooney Ranch Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
492 students
Van Arsdale Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sierra Elementary School a good school?
Sierra Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 65.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #195 of 993 in Colorado. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Sierra Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Sierra Elementary School ranks #195 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado and #14212 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sierra Elementary School?
Sierra Elementary School had 493 students in 2025.
Is Sierra Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Sierra Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Sierra Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sierra Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.