- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oroville, CA
Sierra Avenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sierra Avenue Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063918006546
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sierra Avenue Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #10 of 15
- elementary schools in Oroville · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- students per teacher
- 82.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sierra Avenue Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Avenue Elementary ranks #10 of 15 elementary schools in Oroville, CA.
School address
District: Thermalito Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063918006546 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Sierra Avenue Elementary shrank from 403 students in 2022-23 to 358 in 2023-24 (-11.2%).
Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 063918006546 · Oroville, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 21.5:1 · 82.9% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Nelson Avenue Middle (456 students)
Sierra Avenue Elementary shrank from 403 students in 2022-23 to 358 in 2023-24 (-11.2%). Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sierra Avenue Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nelson Avenue
Nelson Avenue Middle
456 students
- This school
Sierra Avenue Elementary
365 students
- Plumas Avenue
Plumas Avenue Elementary
322 students
- Poplar Avenue
Poplar Avenue Elementary
321 students
- Siskiyou Avenu 46
Siskiyou Avenue Elementary
46 students
- Heritage Commu 5
Heritage Community Day
5 students
What this shows Sierra Avenue Elementary reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sierra Avenue Elementary compares
Sierra Avenue Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.9% | ▲ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 48% in California - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
59.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,171
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.4%
Asian 23.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Two or More 12.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.7, Sierra Avenue Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Thermalito Union Elementary reports $19,171 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sierra Avenue Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Avenue Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plumas Avenue Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poplar Avenue Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Siskiyou Avenue Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Community Day | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Sierra Avenue Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar elementary schools in Oroville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Helen M. Wilcox Elementary
Standard public school
592 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Stream Charter
Standard public school
515 students 30.3:1 students per teacher
Ophir Elementary
Standard public school
452 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Stanford Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
403 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Plumas Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
322 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Poplar Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
321 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~365 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sierra Avenue Elementary
How many students attend Sierra Avenue Elementary?
Sierra Avenue Elementary has 365 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oroville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Avenue Elementary is 21.5:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sierra Avenue Elementary?
82.9% of students at Sierra Avenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sierra Avenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sierra Avenue Elementary is White at 38.4% of enrollment, in Oroville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sierra Avenue Elementary?
Sierra Avenue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sierra Avenue Elementary rank among elementary schools in Oroville?
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Avenue Elementary ranks #10 of 15 elementary schools in Oroville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Oroville on the city page.
What other schools are in Thermalito Union Elementary?
Besides Sierra Avenue Elementary, Thermalito Union Elementary also operates Nelson Avenue Middle (456 students), Plumas Avenue Elementary (322 students), and Poplar Avenue Elementary (321 students). See the Thermalito Union Elementary district page for the complete list.