Foothill Elementary

Sierra Unified
29147 Auberry Rd.
Prather, CA 93651
609 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Foothill Elementary School, located in the rural community of Prather, California, serves as a central hub for the surrounding mountain area within the Sierra Unified School District. The school provides a traditional TK–6 educational program designed to foster academic growth while maintaining a close-knit, small-town atmosphere. Because of its location in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, the school emphasizes a connection to its local environment and community, serving families who appreciate the balance between rigorous instruction and a supportive, safe campus culture.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for future success by balancing core curriculum standards with a focus on student well-being. By maintaining smaller class sizes typical of rural districts, Foothill Elementary encourages personalized attention and strong communication between educators and families. As part of the Sierra Unified School District, the school benefits from district-wide resources while focusing on the specific developmental and social needs of its elementary-age population.
609
Total Students
29.9
Full-Time Teachers
20.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    328 (53.9%)
  • Hispanic
    139 (22.8%)
  • American Indian
    87 (14.3%)
  • Two or More
    45 (7.4%)
  • Asian
    7 (1.1%)
  • Black
    3 (0.5%)
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: Sierra Unified
Phone: (559)855-3551
Website: http://www.sierrausd.org/fes
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 609
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 296
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 85
Grade 1 72
Grade 2 83
Grade 3 87
Grade 4 87
Grade 5 102
Grade 6 93
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Pine Ridge Elementary
Pine Ridge Elementary
67 Students
45828 Auberry Rd.
Auberry, CA 93602 (8.8 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th