Sierra Vista Elementary

1811 N. Placentia Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870

479 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Sierra Vista Elementary School, located in Placentia, California, is part of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. The school serves a diverse student body from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing a collaborative learning environment. It is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on developing the "whole child," integrating core curriculum with opportunities for social-emotional growth and character development.

The campus is recognized for fostering a strong sense of community, frequently engaging parents and families through active PTA involvement and various school-wide events. Sierra Vista utilizes modern instructional strategies and resources to prepare students for middle school, while maintaining a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to take pride in their academic achievements and contribute positively to their local community.

479

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

28.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sierra Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	138
Hispanic	184
Black	7
Asian	97
Two or More	49
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
184 (38.5 %)
White
138 (28.9 %)
Asian
97 (20.3 %)
Two or More
49 (10.3 %)
Black
7 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
Phone:	(714)986-7270
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	479
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	110
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 86

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 58