- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pueblo West, CO
Desert Sage Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Desert Sage Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080615001718
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desert Sage Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Pueblo West · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Desert Sage Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Sage Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Pueblo West, CO.
School address
District: Pueblo County School District 70 · Colorado
NCES ID 080615001718 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Desert Sage Elementary School held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 080615001718 · Pueblo West, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 17.5:1 · 50.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Pueblo West High School (1,540 students)
Desert Sage Elementary School held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Desert Sage Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pueblo West Hi
Pueblo West High School
1,540 students
- Pueblo County
Pueblo County High School
1,148 students
- Swallows Chart
Swallows Charter Academy
677 students
- Sky View Middl 565
Sky View Middle School
565 students
- Prairie Winds 477
Prairie Winds Elementary School
477 students
- This school 368
Desert Sage Elementary School
368 students
What this shows Desert Sage Elementary School reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Desert Sage Elementary School compares
Desert Sage Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▲ 32% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Colorado - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,559
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.1%
White 42.7%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Desert Sage Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Pueblo County School District 70 reports $11,559 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Desert Sage Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pueblo County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swallows Charter Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sky View Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Winds Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Desert Sage Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~368 students)
Frequently asked questions about Desert Sage Elementary School
How many students attend Desert Sage Elementary School?
Desert Sage Elementary School has 368 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pueblo West, CO. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Sage Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Sage Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Desert Sage Elementary School?
50.7% of students at Desert Sage Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desert Sage Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Desert Sage Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.1% of enrollment, in Pueblo West, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desert Sage Elementary School?
Desert Sage Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Desert Sage Elementary School rank among schools in Pueblo West?
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Sage Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Pueblo West, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pueblo West on the city page.
What other schools are in Pueblo County School District 70?
Besides Desert Sage Elementary School, Pueblo County School District 70 also operates Pueblo West High School (1,540 students), Pueblo County High School (1,148 students), and Swallows Charter Academy (677 students). See the Pueblo County School District 70 district page for the complete list.