SIERRA OAKS K-8

Sierra Oaks K-8 is a public elementary school that is part of the San Juan Unified school district, located in Sacramento, CA with about 701 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 26 teachers, Sierra Oaks K-8 has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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 Oaks K-8, located in the Arden-Arcade area of Sacramento, is a well-regarded public school within the San Juan Unified School District. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to academic excellence. The campus environment emphasizes a comprehensive educational approach that aims to prepare students for the rigors of high school while fostering personal growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Sierra Oaks K-8 is frequently noted for its active parent involvement and a variety of enrichment opportunities. The school works to balance traditional instruction with programs that encourage student engagement, often supported by a robust PTA. Its location in the established Arden-Arcade neighborhood makes it a central hub for local families, consistently maintaining a reputation as a stable and supportive learning environment for students throughout their primary and middle school years.

For more information, contact Sierra Oaks K-8 at (916) 575-2390 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

171 Mills Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95864-5647
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SIERRA OAKS K-8 is a public school in Sacramento, CA with about 701 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
San Juan Unified
Total Students:
701
Teachers:
26.91
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 701 students

White
53.2%
Hispanic/Latino
20.7%
Black or African American
9.6%
Asian
8.0%
Two or more races
7.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
46.4%
Male
53.6%

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.