Sierra Vista K-8

sierravista.vacavilleusd.org

614 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Sierra Vista K-8, located in Vacaville, California, serves a diverse student body ranging from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Vacaville Unified School District, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation while fostering a supportive community environment. Its mission focuses on preparing students for high school success by blending rigorous curriculum standards with opportunities for social and emotional development.

The school places a strong emphasis on student engagement and academic growth, often utilizing technology and structured programs to meet the varying needs of its K-8 population. By bridging the critical transition years between elementary and middle school, Sierra Vista aims to cultivate a sense of school spirit and academic responsibility. Families and community members are encouraged to participate in school life, reinforcing a collaborative approach to education that prioritizes both student achievement and character building.

614

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sierra Vista K-8
Demographic	Student Count
White	255
Hispanic	211
Black	39
Asian	43
Two or More	63
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
255 (41.5 %)
Hispanic
211 (34.4 %)
Two or More
63 (10.3 %)
Asian
43 (7.0 %)
Black
39 (6.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
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:	Vacaville Unified
Phone:	(707)453-6260
Website:	http://sierravista.vacavilleusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	614
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	207
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	87

* 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 45

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 66

Grade 7 118

Grade 8 110