- Enrollment
- 2,725
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fontana, CA
Sierra Lakes Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sierra Lakes Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061392010611
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sierra Lakes Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools.
- #34 of 39
- elementary schools in Fontana · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.8:1
- large classes for California
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sierra Lakes Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Lakes Elementary ranks #34 of 39 elementary schools in Fontana, CA.
School address
District: Fontana Unified · California
NCES ID 061392010611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Sierra Lakes Elementary held near 822 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 061392010611 · Fontana, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
902 enr · 25.8:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Summit High (2,725 students)
Sierra Lakes Elementary held near 822 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sierra Lakes Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Summit High
Summit High
2,725 students
- Fontana High
Fontana High
2,534 students
- Fontana a. B.
Fontana a. B. Miller High
1,950 students
- Jurupa Hills H
Jurupa Hills High
1,739 students
- Henry J. Kaise
Henry J. Kaiser High
1,660 students
- This school 902
Sierra Lakes Elementary
902 students
What this shows Sierra Lakes Elementary reports 902 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sierra Lakes Elementary compares
Sierra Lakes 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 | 25.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 902 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
902
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$18,984
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.1%
Asian 16.7%
African American 13.3%
White 12.0%
Two or More 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Sierra Lakes Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fontana Unified reports $18,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sierra Lakes Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fontana High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fontana a. B. Miller High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jurupa Hills High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry J. Kaiser High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sierra Lakes Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,534
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,950
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,660
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Fontana
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary
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813 students 28:1 students per teacher
David W. Long Elementary
Standard public school
757 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Nancy R. Kordyak Elementary
Standard public school
718 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Dorothy Grant Innovations Academy
Standard public school
682 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Redwood Elementary
Standard public school
654 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Dolores Huerta International Academy
Standard public school
639 students 22.8:1 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 (~902 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sierra Lakes Elementary
How many students attend Sierra Lakes Elementary?
Sierra Lakes Elementary has 902 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fontana, CA. CCD year-over-year: 803 (2022-23) → 822 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Lakes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Lakes Elementary is 25.8:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sierra Lakes Elementary?
33.9% of students at Sierra Lakes Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sierra Lakes Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sierra Lakes Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment, in Fontana, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sierra Lakes Elementary?
Sierra Lakes Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Lakes Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fontana?
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Lakes Elementary ranks #34 of 39 elementary schools in Fontana, 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 Fontana on the city page.
What other schools are in Fontana Unified?
Besides Sierra Lakes Elementary, Fontana Unified also operates Summit High (2,725 students), Fontana High (2,534 students), and Fontana a. B. Miller High (1,950 students). See the Fontana Unified district page for the complete list.