- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Placerville, CA
Sierra Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sierra Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063078004787
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sierra Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of California schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Placerville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.1:1
- large classes for California
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sierra Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Placerville, CA.
School address
District: Placerville Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063078004787 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Sierra Elementary held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 063078004787 · Placerville, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 25.1:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Edwin Markham Middle (431 students)
Sierra Elementary held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sierra Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edwin Markham
Edwin Markham Middle
431 students
- This school
Sierra Elementary
402 students
- Louisiana Schn
Louisiana Schnell Elementary
370 students
What this shows Sierra Elementary reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sierra Elementary compares
Sierra Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.1:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in California - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$14,508
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Sierra Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Placerville Union Elementary reports $14,508 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sierra Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Markham Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Louisiana Schnell Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sierra Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Placerville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Indian Creek Elementary
Standard public school
392 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Louisiana Schnell Elementary
Standard public school
370 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Herbert C. Green Middle
Standard public school
363 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Gold Trail
Standard public school
274 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Gold Oak Elementary
Standard public school
270 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Sutters Mill
Standard public school
201 students 20.1:1 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 (~402 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sierra Elementary
How many students attend Sierra Elementary?
Sierra Elementary has 402 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Placerville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Elementary is 25.1:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sierra Elementary?
36.4% of students at Sierra Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sierra Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sierra Elementary is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Placerville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sierra Elementary?
Sierra Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Placerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Placerville, 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 Placerville on the city page.
What other schools are in Placerville Union Elementary?
Besides Sierra Elementary, Placerville Union Elementary also operates Edwin Markham Middle (431 students) and Louisiana Schnell Elementary (370 students). See the Placerville Union Elementary district page for the complete list.