Desert Sage Elementary School vs Sierra Vista Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Sage Elementary School
Pueblo West · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
368 students
Sierra Vista Elementary School
Pueblo West · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students
| Measure | Desert Sage Elementary School Pueblo West, Colorado | Sierra Vista Elementary School Pueblo West, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #678 of 993 | #582 of 993 |
| National rank | #37027 of 50,301 | #32916 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 368 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 25% |
| city | Pueblo West | Pueblo West |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra Vista Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 32.3).
- •Sierra Vista Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 40%).
- •Sierra Vista Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 60.1%).
- •Desert Sage Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.7).
- •Sierra Vista Elementary School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 368.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Desert Sage Elementary School better than Sierra Vista Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra Vista Elementary School ranks higher (38.6 vs 32.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Desert Sage Elementary School and Sierra Vista Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Pueblo West and Pueblo West in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sage Elementary School: 368. Sierra Vista Elementary School: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sage Elementary School and Sierra Vista Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Desert Sage Elementary School is 678th of 993 and Sierra Vista Elementary School is 582nd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).