- Enrollment
- 1,689
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sierra Madre, CA
Sierra Madre Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sierra Madre Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062994004687
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sierra Madre Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 27.2:1
- large classes for California
- 22.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 652
- students enrolled
Sierra Madre Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Pasadena Unified · California
NCES ID 062994004687 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Sierra Madre Elementary held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 062994004687 · Sierra Madre, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
652 enr · 27.2:1 · 22.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshall Fundamental (1,689 students)
Sierra Madre Elementary held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sierra Madre Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshall Funda
Marshall Fundamental
1,689 students
- Pasadena High
Pasadena High
1,303 students
- John Muir High
John Muir High
1,206 students
- Blair High
Blair High
1,053 students
- Jackson Elemen 658
Jackson Elementary
658 students
- This school 652
Sierra Madre Elementary
652 students
What this shows Sierra Madre Elementary reports 652 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sierra Madre Elementary compares
Sierra Madre 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 | 27.2:1 | ▲ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.9% | ▼ 59% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 652 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.2:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
652
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in California - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,332
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 44.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
Two or More 18.7%
Asian 10.7%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Sierra Madre Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasadena Unified reports $21,332 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sierra Madre Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Fundamental | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pasadena High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Muir High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blair High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sierra Madre Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,303
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~652 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sierra Madre Elementary
How many students attend Sierra Madre Elementary?
Sierra Madre Elementary has 652 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sierra Madre, CA. CCD year-over-year: 630 (2022-23) → 618 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Madre Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Madre Elementary is 27.2:1, which is 27% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sierra Madre Elementary?
22.9% of students at Sierra Madre Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sierra Madre Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sierra Madre Elementary is White at 44.6% of enrollment, in Sierra Madre, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sierra Madre Elementary?
Sierra Madre Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Pasadena Unified?
Besides Sierra Madre Elementary, Pasadena Unified also operates Marshall Fundamental (1,689 students), Pasadena High (1,303 students), and John Muir High (1,206 students). See the Pasadena Unified district page for the complete list.