Serving 399 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sierra Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sierra Elementary School's student population of 399 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sierra Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sierra Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1514 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
26%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
67%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sierra Elementary School's ranking?
Sierra Elementary School is ranked #1514 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sierra Elementary School often compared to?
Sierra Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian Creek Elementary School, Louisiana Schnell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Sierra Elementary School?
399 students attend Sierra Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Sierra Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra Elementary School?
Sierra Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sierra Elementary School offer ?
Sierra Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sierra Elementary School part of?
Sierra Elementary School is part of Placerville Union Elementary School District.
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