Sierra Vista Elementary

www.madera.k12.ca.us/sierravista

700 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Sierra Vista Elementary, located at 917 Olive Ave. in Madera, California, is a public school serving students in the Madera Unified School District. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for elementary-aged children within the local community. The campus is integrated into the suburban landscape of Madera, operating with a mission to support student growth through standard curriculum, core subjects, and the development of essential social and academic skills necessary for middle school transition.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that reflects the diverse demographic of the Madera area. Like many schools in the district, Sierra Vista emphasizes a collaborative approach involving teachers, staff, and parents to help students meet state educational standards. Through various school programs and daily instruction, the institution strives to prepare its young learners for long-term academic success while providing a safe and engaging space for their early educational development.

700

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sierra Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	677
Black	6
Asian	5
Two or More	2
American Indian	6

Hispanic
677 (96.7 %)
Black
6 (0.9 %)
American Indian
6 (0.9 %)
Asian
5 (0.7 %)
White
4 (0.6 %)
Two or More
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Madera Unified
Phone:	(559)674-8579
Website:	http://www.madera.k12.ca.us/sierravista
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	700
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	685
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 116

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 97

Grade 6 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sierra Vista Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	116
Grade 1	117
Grade 2	103
Grade 3	113
Grade 4	85
Grade 5	97
Grade 6	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sierra Vista Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	309	44.1%
Male	391	55.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)