Serving 404 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sierra Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sierra Elementary School's student population of 404 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sierra Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 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 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2869 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
25%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
67%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #2869 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sierra Elementary School?
404 students attend Sierra Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Sierra Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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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