- Enrollment
- 1,987
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Highlands, CA
Sierra View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sierra View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060133205107
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sierra View Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in North Highlands · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.5:1
- large classes for California
- 79.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sierra View Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra View Elementary ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in North Highlands, CA.
School address
District: Twin Rivers Unified · California
NCES ID 060133205107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Sierra View Elementary held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 060133205107 · North Highlands, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 26.5:1 · 79.5% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant Union High (1,987 students)
Sierra View Elementary held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sierra View Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grant Union Hi
Grant Union High
1,987 students
- Rio Linda High
Rio Linda High
1,594 students
- Foothill High
Foothill High
1,417 students
- Smythe Academy
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
1,091 students
- Las Palmas Ele
Las Palmas Elementary
1,001 students
- This school 318
Sierra View Elementary
318 students
What this shows Sierra View Elementary reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sierra View Elementary compares
Sierra View 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 | 26.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.5% | ▲ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
26.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in California - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
47.2%
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
$19,272
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
Counselors0.9 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: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.4%
White 21.4%
Asian 12.6%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 6.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Sierra View Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Twin Rivers Unified reports $19,272 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sierra View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Union High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rio Linda High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foothill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Las Palmas Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sierra View Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,594
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in North Highlands
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
754 students 26:1 students per teacher
Oakdale Elementary
Standard public school
559 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Frederick Joyce Elementary
Standard public school
537 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Village Elementary
Standard public school
463 students 27.2:1 students per teacher
Kohler Elementary
Standard public school
400 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Warren a. Allison Elementary
Standard public school
391 students 23:1 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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sierra View Elementary
How many students attend Sierra View Elementary?
Sierra View Elementary has 318 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Highlands, CA. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra View Elementary is 26.5:1, which is 23% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sierra View Elementary?
79.5% of students at Sierra View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sierra View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sierra View Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 49.4% of enrollment, in North Highlands, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sierra View Elementary?
Sierra View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 View Elementary rank among elementary schools in North Highlands?
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra View Elementary ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in North Highlands, 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 North Highlands on the city page.
What other schools are in Twin Rivers Unified?
Besides Sierra View Elementary, Twin Rivers Unified also operates Grant Union High (1,987 students), Rio Linda High (1,594 students), and Foothill High (1,417 students). See the Twin Rivers Unified district page for the complete list.