- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Herlong, CA
Sierra Primary
Federal NCES profile for Sierra Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060001109068
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sierra Primary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Herlong · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30:1
- large classes for California
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sierra Primary has class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Primary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Herlong, CA.
School address
District: Fort Sage Unified · California
NCES ID 060001109068 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Sierra Primary held near 45 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 2.5 → 4.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 060001109068 · Herlong, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
60 enr · 30:1 · 76.1% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt. Lassen Charter (154 students)
Sierra Primary held near 45 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 2.5 → 4.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sierra Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt. Lassen Cha
Mt. Lassen Charter
154 students
- This school 60
Sierra Primary
60 students
- Herlong High 46
Herlong High
46 students
- Fort Sage Midd 9
Fort Sage Middle
9 students
What this shows Sierra Primary reports 60 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sierra Primary compares
Sierra Primary 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 | 30:1 | ▲ 40% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 60 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
60
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
30:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 96% in California - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
60.0%
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
$19,060
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.7%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
Largest group: White at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Sierra Primary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Fort Sage Unified reports $19,060 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sierra Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Lassen Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herlong High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fort Sage Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Sierra Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~60 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sierra Primary
How many students attend Sierra Primary?
Sierra Primary has 60 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Herlong, CA. CCD year-over-year: 46 (2022-23) → 45 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Primary is 30:1, which is 40% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 91% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sierra Primary?
76.1% of students at Sierra Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sierra Primary?
The largest demographic group at Sierra Primary is White at 61.7% of enrollment, in Herlong, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sierra Primary?
Sierra Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower 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).
How does Sierra Primary rank among public schools in Herlong?
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Primary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Herlong, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fort Sage Unified?
Besides Sierra Primary, Fort Sage Unified also operates Mt. Lassen Charter (154 students), Herlong High (46 students), and Fort Sage Middle (9 students). See the Fort Sage Unified district page for the complete list.