Enrollment
418
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Lake Tahoe, CA
Sierra House Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sierra House Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062064008873
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sierra House Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in South Lake Tahoe · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sierra House Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra House Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in South Lake Tahoe, CA.
School address
District: Lake Tahoe Unified · California
NCES ID 062064008873 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sierra House Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sierra House Elementary
Sierra House Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in South Lake Tahoe, California, enrolling 418 students.
At 22:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.2% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 418 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,424 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #842.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (38%) (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among South Lake Tahoe's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bijou Community (422 students): Sierra House Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22:1 vs 23.4:1).
Lake Tahoe Unified also operates South Tahoe High (1,076 students) and South Tahoe Middle (716 students) alongside Sierra House Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sierra House Elementary compares
Sierra House Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▼ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$14,850
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.8%
White 38.3%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Sierra House Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Tahoe Unified, which includes Sierra House Elementary.
$14,850
Per student
-10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.4%
State 42.1%
Federal 9.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sierra House Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Tahoe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Tahoe Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bijou Community | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tahoe Valley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sierra House Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in South Lake Tahoe
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~418 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sierra House Elementary
How many students attend Sierra House Elementary?
Sierra House Elementary has 418 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Lake Tahoe, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra House Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra House Elementary is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sierra House Elementary?
52.2% of students at Sierra House Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sierra House Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sierra House Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sierra House Elementary?
Sierra House Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sierra House Elementary rank among elementary schools in South Lake Tahoe?
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra House Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in South Lake Tahoe, 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 South Lake Tahoe on the city page.
Is Sierra House Elementary a good school?
Sierra House Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lake Tahoe Unified?
Besides Sierra House Elementary, Lake Tahoe Unified also operates South Tahoe High (1,076 students), South Tahoe Middle (716 students), and Bijou Community (422 students). See the Lake Tahoe Unified district page for the complete list.
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