Sierra Vista Elementary

sv.upland.k12.ca.us/

429 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Sierra Vista Elementary School, located in Upland, California, is a public school serving students in the Upland Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, focusing on foundational academic growth and the holistic development of its students. With a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills, while often integrating social-emotional learning to ensure students feel safe and valued in their educational journey.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Sierra Vista Elementary encourages community involvement and parent-teacher collaboration to enhance the student experience. The school aims to create a culture of excellence and inclusivity, preparing its young learners for success in middle school and beyond. By providing a structured and encouraging atmosphere, the school strives to inspire curiosity and a lifelong love of learning among its diverse student body.

429

Total Students

13.2

Full-Time Teachers

32.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sierra Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	262
Black	41
Asian	22
Two or More	24

Hispanic
262 (61.1 %)
White
80 (18.6 %)
Black
41 (9.6 %)
Two or More
24 (5.6 %)
Asian
22 (5.1 %)

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:	Upland Unified
Phone:	(909)949-7780
Website:	http://sv.upland.k12.ca.us/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	32.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	235
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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 75

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 50