Sierra Elementary School in Arvada, Colorado on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Sierra Elementary School is a suburban public school in Arvada, Colorado that is part of Jefferson County School District R-1. It serves 493 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.6:1. Its teachers have had 52 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

493 Students

28 Teachers

7771 Oak St

Arvada, CO 80005 View local requests

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Sierra Elementary School Demographics

13%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

13%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Sierra Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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