Sierra View Elementary

456 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sierra View Elementary School, located in the Hooker Oak neighborhood of Chico, California, is a public school serving students in grades TK–5 within the Chico Unified School District. Known for its strong sense of community, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. It is often recognized for its dedicated teaching staff and active parent participation, which help create a collaborative atmosphere focused on student success and character building.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Sierra View is situated in a pleasant, residential area near Hooker Oak Park, providing students with access to unique outdoor learning opportunities and a natural setting. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that prepares students for middle school by encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and personal responsibility. With a focus on the "whole child," Sierra View strives to maintain high standards while ensuring that students feel welcomed, valued, and prepared for future educational challenges.

456

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sierra View Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	307
Hispanic	64
Black	1
Asian	29
Two or More	48
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
307 (67.3 %)
Hispanic
64 (14.0 %)
Two or More
48 (10.5 %)
Asian
29 (6.4 %)
American Indian
5 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Chico Unified
Phone:	(530)891-3117
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	92
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sierra View Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	74
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	95
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	81

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sierra View Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	215	47.1%
Male	241	52.9%

Elementary School K - 8th