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#1763 of 1,815 schools in CO
Desert Sage Elementary School
Elementary School · Pueblo County School District 70 · Pueblo West, CO
A Pueblo County School District 70 elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
935 SOUTH PALOMAR DRIVE, Pueblo West, CO 81007
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2021)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Desert Sage Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Desert Sage Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,419
Median home value
$371,600
Median rent
$1,319/mo
College educated
31.3%
Homeownership
86.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81007; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo West Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Swallows Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 675 | Compare → |
| Sierra Vista Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 435 | Compare → |
| Liberty Point Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 455 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pueblo County School District 70
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #24 of 26
- District spending per student
- $11,559NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Desert Sage Elementary School is listed in Pueblo County School District 70; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desert Sage Elementary School
Desert Sage Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pueblo West, CO, part of Pueblo County School District 70, serving approximately 372 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,763 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert Sage Elementary School
What grades does Desert Sage Elementary School serve?
Desert Sage Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Desert Sage Elementary School?
Desert Sage Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 372 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Sage Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Sage Elementary School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Desert Sage Elementary School rank in CO?
Desert Sage Elementary School ranks #1,763 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Desert Sage Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Desert Sage Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Desert Sage Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Desert Sage Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Desert Sage Elementary School a charter school?
No, Desert Sage Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Desert Sage Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Desert Sage Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Desert Sage Elementary School?
62.4% of students at Desert Sage Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 372
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Pueblo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.3%
- Phone
- (719) 647-8878
- Area population (ZIP 81007)
- 34,992
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81007; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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