Enrollment
409
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Upland, CA
Sierra Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sierra Vista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060001609093
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sierra Vista Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools.
- #6 of 10
- elementary schools in Upland · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31.5:1
- large classes for California
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sierra Vista Elementary has class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Vista Elementary ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Upland, CA.
School address
District: Upland Unified · California
NCES ID 060001609093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sierra Vista Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sierra Vista Elementary
Sierra Vista Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Upland, California, enrolling 409 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31.5:1 is larger than about 97% of California schools and 47% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.5% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 409 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,454 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #360.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and White (18%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Upland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pepper Tree Elementary (719 students): Sierra Vista Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (31.5:1 vs 24.8:1).
Upland Unified also operates Upland High (2,797 students) and Pioneer Junior High (771 students) alongside Sierra Vista 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 Vista Elementary compares
Sierra Vista 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 | 31.5:1 | ▲ 47% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▼ 2% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
31.5:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 97% in California - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$14,699
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
6
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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 64.5%
White 18.4%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 3.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Sierra Vista Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Upland Unified, which includes Sierra Vista Elementary.
$14,699
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.3%
State 59.5%
Federal 10.2%
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 Vista Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pepper Tree Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baldy View Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Upland Junior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sierra Vista Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,797
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Upland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pepper Tree Elementary
Standard public school
719 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Baldy View Elementary
Standard public school
624 students 28.4:1 students per teacher
Valencia Elementary
Standard public school
571 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Cabrillo Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation
Standard public school
514 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Magnolia Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~409 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~31.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sierra Vista Elementary
How many students attend Sierra Vista Elementary?
Sierra Vista Elementary has 409 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Upland, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista Elementary is 31.5:1, which is 47% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 101% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sierra Vista Elementary?
54.5% of students at Sierra Vista Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sierra Vista Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sierra Vista Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment, in Upland, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sierra Vista Elementary?
Sierra Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Vista Elementary rank among elementary schools in Upland?
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Vista Elementary ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Upland, 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 Upland on the city page.
Is Sierra Vista Elementary a good school?
Sierra Vista Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. 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 Upland Unified?
Besides Sierra Vista Elementary, Upland Unified also operates Upland High (2,797 students), Pioneer Junior High (771 students), and Pepper Tree Elementary (719 students). See the Upland Unified district page for the complete list.
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