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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SIERRA VISTA UNIFIED DISTRICT (4175)·NCES 040146003062

Bella Vista Elementary School

801 N LENZNER AVE, SIERRA VISTA, AZ 85635 · (520) 515-2940 · Cochise County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL232 STUDENTS
Enrollment
232
Elementary
DISTRICT 333 · STATE 451
Student : Teacher
16.0:1
15 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.7:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
27
Grade 1
34
Grade 2
25
Grade 3
43
Grade 4
40
Grade 5
36
Grade 6
27
Student demographics
White
8336%
DISTRICT 41% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
9641%
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 48%
Black
83%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 6%
Asian
52%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 3%
Two+
3214%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 4%
Native American
52%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Pacific Islander
31%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
11550%
Female
11750%

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Test scores

AASA 2024-25 . % Passing
English Language Arts
39.0%
AZ avg 45.4% . -11.0pp since 2017
Math
36.0%
AZ avg 37.8% . -14.0pp since 2017
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
232
-124 (-35%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.0:1
was 17.3:1
% White
36%
was 37%
% Hispanic
41%
was 41%
% Black
3%
was 9%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Bella Vista Elementary School

Located at 801 N LENZNER AVE, in SIERRA VISTA, Arizona, Bella Vista Elementary School is a modestly sized elementary-level community that works with 232 students (grades K through 6), run under Sierra Vista Unified District (4175). Enrollment runs roughly 49% smaller than the state mean of about 451.

Bella Vista Elementary School is one of 8 schools operated by Sierra Vista Unified District (4175), a district that instructs 4,043 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Bella Vista Elementary School reports that the largest single group is Hispanic at 41%, but no single group is in the majority. The remainder is composed of 36% White, 14% multiracial, 3% Black, 2% Asian.

In terms of school funding signals, Bella Vista Elementary School logs 15 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 16.0:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.0:1, putting Bella Vista Elementary School tighter than the state norm the norm.

Across the wider county, Cochise County reports that median household income runs about $59,742, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Cochise County runs 87 public schools (combined enrollment of about 18,288 students), of which Bella Vista Elementary School is one.

The closest other public school is Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8, roughly 0.6 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Bella Vista Elementary School operates from a high-density location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Bella Vista Elementary School has contracted 35%, going from 356 students in 2018 to 232 in 2025. Over the same period, the Black share declined from 9% to 3%. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 17.3:1 in 2018 to 16.0:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, recent activity here tends to focus on fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Cochise County at a glance

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Population
125,566
Census ACS
Median income
$59,742
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
87
18,288 students

Quick facts

School name
Bella Vista Elementary School
District
Sierra Vista Unified District (4175)
Address
801 N LENZNER AVE, SIERRA VISTA, AZ 85635
Phone
(520) 515-2940
County
Cochise County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–06
Total enrollment
232
Teachers (FTE)
15
Student–teacher ratio
16.0:1
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
040146003062
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Bella Vista Elementary School
How large is Bella Vista Elementary School?
Bella Vista Elementary School enrolls approximately 232 students in grades KG-06.
What grades does Bella Vista Elementary School serve?
Bella Vista Elementary School serves grades KG-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bella Vista Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Bella Vista Elementary School is approximately 16.0:1 (15 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Bella Vista Elementary School?
At Bella Vista Elementary School, the student body is approximately 36% White, 41% Hispanic, 3% Black, 2% Asian, 14% Two or more.
Is Bella Vista Elementary School public or private?
Bella Vista Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Sierra Vista Unified District (4175).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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