- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mariposa, CA
Sierra Home
Federal NCES profile for Sierra Home, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062394006039
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sierra Home earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Mariposa · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sierra Home has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Home ranks #3 of 3 schools in Mariposa, CA.
School address
District: Mariposa County Unified · California
NCES ID 062394006039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Sierra Home shrank from 69 students in 2022-23 to 49 in 2023-24 (-29.0%).
Teacher FTE held 3.2 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 062394006039 · Mariposa, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
70 enr · 23.3:1 · 63.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Mariposa County High (461 students)
Sierra Home shrank from 69 students in 2022-23 to 49 in 2023-24 (-29.0%). Teacher FTE held 3.2 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sierra Home in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mariposa Count
Mariposa County High
461 students
- Woodland Eleme
Woodland Elementary
435 students
- Mariposa Eleme
Mariposa Elementary
386 students
- Lake Don Pedro
Lake Don Pedro Elementary
195 students
- This school 70
Sierra Home
70 students
- Yosemite Natio 46
Yosemite National Park El Portal
46 students
What this shows Sierra Home reports 70 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sierra Home compares
Sierra Home 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 70 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
70
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
94.3%
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
$17,026
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 70 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.7%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
Two or More 17.1%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Sierra Home is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Mariposa County Unified reports $17,026 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sierra Home Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariposa County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodland Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mariposa Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Don Pedro Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yosemite National Park El Portal | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sierra Home's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Mariposa
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~70 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sierra Home
How many students attend Sierra Home?
Sierra Home has 70 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Mariposa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 69 (2022-23) → 49 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Home?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Home is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sierra Home?
63.8% of students at Sierra Home are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sierra Home?
The largest demographic group at Sierra Home is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Mariposa, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sierra Home?
Sierra Home has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Home rank among schools in Mariposa?
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Home ranks #3 of 3 schools in Mariposa, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mariposa on the city page.
What other schools are in Mariposa County Unified?
Besides Sierra Home, Mariposa County Unified also operates Mariposa County High (461 students), Woodland Elementary (435 students), and Mariposa Elementary (386 students). See the Mariposa County Unified district page for the complete list.