Sierra Elementary

www.sierraelementary.org/

691 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

691

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sierra Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	374
Black	212
Asian	6
Two or More	43
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
374 (54.1 %)
Black
212 (30.7 %)
White
54 (7.8 %)
Two or More
43 (6.2 %)
Asian
6 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lancaster Elementary
Phone:	(661)942-9536
Website:	http://www.sierraelementary.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	691
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	596
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 148

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 121

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 99

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sierra Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	148
Grade 1	111
Grade 2	121
Grade 3	103
Grade 4	109
Grade 5	99

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sierra Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	337	48.8%
Male	354	51.2%

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