Sierra Hills Elementary

16505 Placer Hills Rd.
Meadow Vista, CA 95722

www.phusd.org/shs

367 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Sierra Hills Elementary, located in the scenic community of Meadow Vista, California, serves as a cornerstone of the Placer Hills Union School District. Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, the school fosters a close-knit, community-focused environment dedicated to the academic and personal growth of its TK-5 student population. By emphasizing a strong foundation in core subjects while integrating character development, the school strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative culture, where dedicated educators and active parent volunteers work in tandem to create an enriching educational experience. In addition to a robust curriculum, Sierra Hills utilizes its beautiful campus setting to offer students a well-rounded school life that balances classroom instruction with extracurricular engagement. With a commitment to maintaining high standards and a supportive atmosphere, Sierra Hills Elementary remains a vital resource for families seeking a nurturing and effective primary education in the Meadow Vista area.

367

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sierra Hills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	304
Hispanic	35
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
304 (82.8 %)
Hispanic
35 (9.5 %)
Two or More
23 (6.3 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	Placer Hills Union Elementary
Phone:	(530)878-9473
Website:	http://www.phusd.org/shs
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	367
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	107
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 109

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 79