SIERRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sierra Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lancaster Elementary school district, located in Lancaster, CA with about 616 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Sierra Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Sierra Elementary School, located in Lancaster, California, serves as a public elementary school within the Lancaster School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic foundation for its students while emphasizing character development and community involvement. The institution strives to prepare young learners for future success by balancing core curriculum standards with programs that encourage social-emotional growth and student engagement.

The school's website highlights its commitment to maintaining active communication between educators, families, and the local community. Through various school initiatives and resources, Sierra Elementary aims to cultivate a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. By prioritizing both academic achievement and the overall well-being of its student body, the school remains a key component of the local educational landscape in the Antelope Valley.

For more information, contact Sierra Elementary at (661) 942-9536 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

747 W. Ave. J-12
Lancaster, CA 93534-4933
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SIERRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lancaster, CA with about 616 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
616
Teachers:
26
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 616 students

Hispanic/Latino
47.2%
Black or African American
29.5%
White
15.7%
Two or more races
3.9%
Asian
2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.