Sierra Oaks K-8

615 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Sierra Oaks K-8, located in the Arden-Arcade area of Sacramento, is a well-regarded public school within the San Juan Unified School District. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to academic excellence. The campus environment emphasizes a comprehensive educational approach that aims to prepare students for the rigors of high school while fostering personal growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Sierra Oaks K-8 is frequently noted for its active parent involvement and a variety of enrichment opportunities. The school works to balance traditional instruction with programs that encourage student engagement, often supported by a robust PTA. Its location in the established Arden-Arcade neighborhood makes it a central hub for local families, consistently maintaining a reputation as a stable and supportive learning environment for students throughout their primary and middle school years.

615

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sierra Oaks K-8
Demographic	Student Count
White	258
Hispanic	139
Black	83
Asian	66
Two or More	64
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
258 (42.0 %)
Hispanic
139 (22.6 %)
Black
83 (13.5 %)
Asian
66 (10.7 %)
Two or More
64 (10.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
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:	San Juan Unified
Phone:	(916)575-2390
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	615
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	329
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 73

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 61

Grade 7 63

Grade 8 59