SIERRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sierra Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Placerville Union Elementary school district, located in Placerville, CA with about 472 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 20 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 at 1100 Thompson Way in Placerville, California, is a public K-5 institution that serves as part of the Placerville Union School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, social-emotional development, and community engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Sierra Elementary strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, while maintaining strong ties to the local Placerville community.

The school is known for its dedication to high academic standards and its efforts to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere for a diverse student body. Through a combination of traditional instruction, modern educational resources, and extracurricular opportunities, the faculty and staff work collaboratively to meet the individual needs of every child. With its focus on character building and academic excellence, Sierra Elementary remains a central pillar of the district’s mission to provide quality education in a nurturing setting.

For more information, contact Sierra Elementary at (530) 622-0814 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.